Updated for 2022! Santa has a very busy season ahead of him, and so do you! Use our guide to find a Santa Claus Parade (or two) that fits your family’s schedule.
Annual Santa Claus parades are a great way to enjoy the community and get an in-person view of the Man in Red himself. Parades are full of music and dancing, community groups showcasing their talents, and your City representatives even join the fun!
*Parades are listed in Chronological Order. Scroll through to find your city.
Niagra Falls Parade
https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/events/2022-niagara-falls-santa-claus-parade/
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Start time: 4:00 pm
Starting point: Victoria Ave and Armoury Street
Oakville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca/
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
Starting point: Downtown Oakville at Lakeshore Road East and Reynolds Avenue
Transportation: The free Santa Shuttle will run from 8 to 11 a.m. every 5-10 minutes from Oakville GO to Trafalgar Park Community Centre.
Hamilton’s Parade
w: https://hamiltonsantaparade.com/
Saturday, November 19, 2022
NEW Start time: 6:00 p.m.
Starting point: Barton St W & Bay St N
Bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank
Click here for the parade map.
Milton Parade
http://www.miltonsantaclausparade.ca/
Sunday, November 26, 2022
Start time: 1:30 p.m.
Starting point: Main Street West and Whitmer Street
Flamborough’s (Nighttime!) Parade (also known as Waterdown, to some)
w: http://flamboroughsantaclausparade.com/
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Start time: 6:30 p.m.
Starting point: Hamilton St across from Memorial Park
The West Lincoln Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Start time: 5:00 pm
Starting point: West Lincoln Community Centre
Grimsby Santa Claus Parade
https://www.grimsby.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/santa-claus-parade.aspx
Saturday, December 3rd 2022
Start Time 5:15 p.m.
Starting point: the parade starts at Blessed Trinity Secondary School
Stoney Creek’s Parade
https://santaparadestoneycreek.com/
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Start time: 2:00 pm
Burlington Santa Claus Parade
https://www.burlington.ca/en/news/festivals-and-events/santa-claus-parade.aspx
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Start time: 2:00 p.m.
Starting point: Burlington Centre
Binbrook Santa Claus Parade
https://www.facebook.com/BinbrookSantaClausParade
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Start time: 2:00 pm
The Kilbride Firefighters Association Christmas Parade
https://www.facebook.com/KilbrideFA
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Start time: 10:00 am
Bring a non-perishable item for the food bank or a toy for their toy drive
Toronto – “The Original Parade”
https://thesantaclausparade.com/
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Start time: 12:30 p.m.
Starting point: Bloor and Parliament Streets
A few tips for attending your favourite Parade
- Dress warmly – like super warm. You can always take a layer off
- Check the parking, road closures and shuttle bus services. Kids love a ride on a shuttle bus!
- Some parades collect cash donations, so bring some change and let the kids practice kindness.
- Don’t forget to bring your Letters to Santa! Get the important letter-writing info here, and learn how to write a Santa a mindful and kind letter here.
- And most importantly, share this list with your friends so they can kick off their Christmas season with a Parade!
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