The 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 excitedly 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 areas’ planned parades, in date order. Santa super fans can plan to parade-hop from one to another should they like!
Parade Cities and Dates:
- November 15 – Niagara Falls
- November 15 – Oakville
- November 15 – Hamilton
- November 16 – Milton
- November 29 – Flamborough
- November 29 – West Lincoln
- December 6 – Grimsby
- December 6 – Stoney Creek
- December 7 – Burlington
- December 7 – Kilbride *To be confirmed
- December 13 – Binbrook
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 15, 2025 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!
To help to make everyone’s trip to the parade easier, there will be a free Oakville Transit shuttle from the Oakville GO station to the parade. The Santa Shuttle runs every 5 to 10 minutes from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. along Dorval Drive to Trafalgar Park Community Centre with no stops in between.
Saturday Nov. 15, 2025 starting at 9 am
Hamilton’s Santa Claus Parade
Starting at 2:00pm at Upper Sherman and Arcadia, the parade will make its way to the south side parking lot at Lime Ridge Mall, where Primaris REIT has some extra events for everyone to enjoy!
Find out more about the 2025 Santa Claus Parade in Hamilton here. Bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Start time: 2pm
Starting point: Upper Sherman and Arcadia.
Milton’s Santa Claus Parade
The Milton Santa Claus Parade theme this year is “A Very Cartoon-y Christmas”. Find the parade route map here.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
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 29, 2025 at 6:30pm
Starting point: Hamilton St across from Waterdown 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 the theme of “Harmony” at this year’s parade on November 29, at 5 p.m.
Starting point: West Lincoln Community Centre
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 6, 2025
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 6, 2025 at 2pm
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 (New Street and Drury Lane), ending on Brant Street at Blairholm Avenue.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Start time: 2:00 p.m.
Starting point: Central Hub/Teen Tour Way at New Street and Drury Lane
Binbrook Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 13, 2025 starting at 2pm. You can check out their website and their Facebook page for all of the festive details!
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* tentatively Dec 7
Tips For Attending The Parade
- Check the parking, road closures and shuttle bus services.
- Some parades collect cash donations, so bring some change.
- Bring your Letters to Santa! Get the important letter-writing info here.
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