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Christmas in May? Filming underway at Sunnidale Park (7 photos)

Filming for the made-for-TV movie is expected to wrap up later tonight, says city official

Your eyes do not deceive you. It is Christmastime at Sunnidale Park!

Snow, garland and a winter wonderland have taken over part of the Barrie park as Christmas on 5th Productions Inc. has been issued a permit to film at Sunnidale Park on Thursday. 

The film crew has been on site since 6:30 a.m. and is expected to wrap up at 9:30 p.m.

They are filming scenes for a made-for-TV Christmas movie. 

City of Barrie spokesperson Scott LaMantia told BarrieToday the production has permission from the municipality and is following the rules under the provincial stay-at-home order. 

“They have met all requirements of the permit process and they have a COVID-19 safety plan in place that meets provincial requirements for the film industry and has been vetted with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit,” he said.