https://www.burlington.ca/en/news/festivals-and-events/santa-claus-parade.aspxThe Santa Claus Parade, an iconic tradition in many communities, signals the kickoff of the festive season. Families eagerly attend for a multitude of reasons. Kids eagerly wait for Santa Claus, many with their Christmas letters in hand!
Is There A Santa Claus Parade Near Me?
Yes! Below we have listed the area’s planned parades, in date order. Santa super fans can plan to parade-hop from one to another should they like!
Parade Cities and Dates:
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- November 16 – Niagara Falls
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- November 16 – Oakville
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- Novenber 16 – Hamilton
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- November 17 – Milton
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- November 30 – Flamborough
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- November 30 – West Lincoln
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- December 1 – Burlington
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- December 7 – Grimsby
- December 7 – Stoney Creek
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- December 14 – Binbrook
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- – Kilbride not yet announced
Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade
As always the parade will feature bands, floats, characters, performers and, of course, Santa Claus! See below for the official route. The parade will run rain or shine.. Complete details of the Niagara Falls parade and route map.
Parade Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 starting at 4:00 pm
Oakville Santa Claus Parade
The Oakville Santa Claus Parade has been delighting audiences for 76 years. Each year provides members of the Oakville community with the opportunity to come together and participate in the parade or watch the parade, bringing joy to young and young at heart. Donations of non-perishable food items for Oakville food banks, new toys or gift cards will also be very much appreciated!
The free Santa Shuttle details will be announced soon
Saturday Nov. 16, 2024 starting at 9 am
Hamilton’s Santa Claus Parade
Big news for this year’s Santa Claus parade in Hamilton! There is a new route and a new time! Starting at 2:00pm at Upper Sherman and Arcadia, the parade will make its way to Limeridge Mall, where Cadillac Fairview has some events for everyone to enjoy!
Find out more about the 2024 Santa Claus Parade in Hamilton here. Bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Start time: 2pm
Starting point: Upper Sherman and Arcadia.
Milton’s Santa Claus Parade
The Milton Santa Claus Parade theme this year is “Christmas through the Decades”. Find the parade route map here.
Sunday, November 27, 2024
Start time: 1:30 p.m.
Starting point: Main Street West and Whitmer Street
Flamborough’s Nighttime Parade
The Flamborough Santa Claus Parade, also known as the Waterdown Santa Claus Parade, is a nighttime parade. Each year, it creates a festive procession of lit up community floats, amazing musical performances of every variety, and of course, Santa Claus’s arrival.
Parade Date and starting time: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 6:30pm
Starting point: Hamilton St across from Memorial Park
The West Lincoln Santa Claus Parade
“The first Santa Claus Parade held in West Lincoln occurred in 1990 and has been a highly anticipated town event since. Over the years, the amount of floats and parade attendees grew and route variations were taken in stride to accept the growth of this small town parade.” -from their website. West Lincoln is celebrating “A Countdown to Christmas” at this year’s parade on November 30, at 5 p.m.
Starting point: West Lincoln Community Centre
Burlington Santa Claus Parade
The City of Burlington Santa Claus Parade is an annual event filled with floats. Families line the streets, eagerly awaiting the colourful displays and cheerful performers spread cheer. Santa is taking a new route this year, starting at the Central Hub on Teen Tour Way, ending on Brant St at Blairhome Way.
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Start time: 2:00 p.m.
Starting point: Central Hub, Teen Tour Way
Grimsby’s Evening Santa Claus Parade
The Grimsby Santa Claus Parade is one of the longest running events in Grimsby. Each year the parade consists of approximately 90 entries which includes community floats, walking groups, marching bands and various entertainment. The Grimsby Santa Claus Parade is the perfect kickoff to your holiday celebrations – don’t miss it. Starting point: the parade starts at Blessed Trinity Secondary School
Saturday Dec 7, 2024
Start time: 5:15pm
Starting point: Blessed Trinity Secondary School
Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade
This year the Stoney Creek community celebrates the 65th year of their Parade. If you want to be part of the parade this year, you can learn how here.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2pm
Binbrook Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2024 starting at 2pm. Follow them on Facebook.
The Kilbride Firefighters Association Christmas Parade
Bring a non-perishable item for the food bank or a toy for their toy drive.
Date and time: not yet announced
tips for attending The Parade
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- Check the parking, road closures and shuttle bus services.
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- Some parades collect cash donations, so bring some change.
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- Bring your Letters to Santa! Get the important letter-writing info here.
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