Toronto

November 15th – Beaches Santa Claus Parade

The holiday spirit returns to Toronto’s east end as the Beaches Santa Claus Parade brings festive floats, community groups and cheerful entertainment through the neighbourhood.

Where: The Beaches, Toronto

When: November 15th, 1:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue

• Ends: Centre 55

Admission: Free

November 22nd – Toronto Santa Claus Parade

One of Toronto’s most beloved holiday traditions returns with colourful floats, marching bands, festive characters and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Thousands of spectators gather along the route for this annual celebration.

Where: Downtown Toronto

When: November 22nd, 12:30 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Christie Pits Park

• Ends: St. Lawrence Market area

Admission: Free

December 6th – Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

Santa Claus makes his way through Etobicoke’s Lakeshore neighbourhood for a festive community parade featuring decorated floats, local organizations, and holiday entertainment.

Where: Etobicoke, Toronto

When: December 6th, 12:30 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Dwight Avenue

• Ends: Long Branch Avenue

Admission: Free

Peel Region

November 21st – Mississauga Santa Claus Parade

Mississauga welcomes the holiday season with a festive evening parade featuring illuminated floats, live entertainment, and community celebrations in the city’s downtown core.

Where: Downtown Mississauga

When: November 21st, 6:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Living Arts Centre

• Ends: Square One Shopping Centre

Admission: Free

November 21st – Brampton Nighttime Santa Claus Parade

Brampton’s popular nighttime parade returns with glowing floats, festive music and dazzling holiday displays, transforming the streets of Bramalea into a celebration of Christmas.

Where: Bramalea, Brampton

When: November 21st, 5:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Central Park Drive and Bramalea Road

• Ends: North Park Drive and Jordan Boulevard

Admission: Free

December 5th – Bolton Kin Santa Claus Parade

The Bolton Kin Santa Claus Parade brings festive floats, local community groups, and holiday cheer to Bolton’s streets, offering families a welcoming celebration of the season.

Where: Bolton, Caledon

When: December 5th, 5:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Queensgate Boulevard

• Ends: Centennial Drive, travelling along Highway 50

Admission: Free

York Region

November 21st – East Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade

East Gwillimbury welcomes Santa Claus with a festive community parade featuring decorated floats, local performers, and holiday entertainment.

Where: East Gwillimbury

When: November 21st, 3:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Mount Albert Road and Leslie Street, near the Civic Centre

• Ends: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Road

Admission: Free

November 21st – Newmarket Santa Claus Parade

Newmarket celebrates the arrival of Santa Claus with colourful floats, festive performances and community participation along its traditional parade route.

Where: Newmarket

When: November 21st, 11:00 am

Parade Route:

• Starts: Eagle Street and Lorne Avenue

• Ends: Ontario Street

Admission: Free

November 21st – Aurora Santa Under the Stars Parade

Aurora’s Santa Under the Stars Parade lights up the evening with illuminated floats, festive displays, and community entertainment, creating a magical holiday atmosphere.

Where: Aurora

When: November 21st, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Orchard Heights Boulevard

• Ends: Murray Drive

Admission: Free

November 21st – Keswick Santa Claus Parade

Keswick’s streets come alive with festive lights, decorated floats, and holiday entertainment as the community welcomes Santa Claus for its annual parade.

Where: Keswick, Georgina

When: November 21st, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Woodbine Avenue and Dovedale Drive

• Ends: Georgina Ice Palace

Admission: Free

November 28th – Markham Santa Claus Parade

Markham celebrates the season with festive floats, marching bands, community performers, and a visit from Santa Claus along the city’s holiday parade route.

Where: Markham

When: November 28th, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Highway 7

• Ends: 16th Avenue

Admission: Free

November 29th – Vaughan Santafest Parade

Vaughan’s Santafest Parade brings holiday cheer to the community with colourful floats, festive performances and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Where: Vaughan

When: November 29th, 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Springside Road and Melville Avenue

• Ends: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive

Admission: Free

December 5th – Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights

Sutton celebrates the holiday season with a nighttime parade featuring illuminated floats, festive music, and community entertainment.

Where: Sutton, Georgina

When: December 5th, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Jackson’s Point

• Ends: Sutton High School

Admission: Free

December 5th – Whitchurch-Stouffville Santa Claus Parade

Stouffville welcomes the holiday season with a festive evening parade featuring illuminated floats, local performers, and holiday entertainment along Main Street.

Where: Main Street, Stouffville

When: December 5th, 6:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Ninth Line and Main Street

• Ends: Park Drive

Admission: Free

Durham Region

November 15th – Newcastle Santa Claus Parade

Newcastle welcomes the holiday season with a festive community parade featuring decorated floats, local performers, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Where: Newcastle, Clarington

When: November 15th, 5:30 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: North Street, travelling along King Avenue

• Ends: Arthur Street / Brookhouse Street

Admission: Free

November 21st – Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Bowmanville comes alive with colourful floats, marching bands and festive entertainment as families gather to welcome Santa Claus.

Where: Downtown Bowmanville, Clarington

When: November 21st, 10:30 am

Parade Route:

• Starts: Roenigk Drive

• Ends: Memorial Park

Admission: Free

November 21st – Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade

Uxbridge celebrates the arrival of Santa Claus with a festive procession of decorated floats, community groups and holiday entertainment through its downtown streets.

Where: Downtown Uxbridge

When: November 21st, 11:00 am

Parade Route:

• Starts: Brock Street, near Quaker Village Public School

• Ends: Nelkydd Lane, near Uxbridge Secondary School

Admission: Free

November 21st – Oshawa Santa Claus Parade

Oshawa’s annual Santa Claus Parade brings festive floats, marching bands, and holiday entertainment to the downtown streets for a cheerful evening celebration.

Where: Downtown Oshawa

When: November 21st, 6:30 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: King Street West and Gibbons Street

• Ends: Division Street

Admission: Free

November 28th – Orono Santa Claus Parade

The charming community of Orono welcomes Santa Claus with a traditional holiday parade featuring festive floats, local participants, and family-friendly entertainment.

Where: Downtown Orono, Clarington

When: November 28th, 10:30 am

Parade Route:

• Starts: North Hill Lane

• Ends: Orono Fairgrounds

Admission: Free

November 28th – Pickering Santa Claus Parade

Pickering celebrates the holiday season with colourful floats, community performances and a special appearance by Santa Claus along its festive parade route.

Where: Pickering

When: November 28th, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Sheppard Avenue, near Dunbarton High School

• Ends: St. Mary Catholic School

Admission: Free

November 28th – Ajax Santa’s Spectacle of Lights Parade

Ajax lights up the evening with Santa’s Spectacle of Lights, featuring illuminated floats, festive music, and community entertainment as Santa makes his way through town.

Where: Downtown Ajax

When: November 28th, 6:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Bayly Street and Mackenzie Avenue

• Ends: Ajax Town Hall

Admission: Free

November 28th – Beaverton Santa Claus Parade

Beaverton welcomes the holiday season with a festive evening parade featuring decorated floats, local community groups, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Where: Main Street, Beaverton

When: November 28th, 6:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Beaverton Fairgrounds

• Ends: Beaverton Fairgrounds

Admission: Free

December 5th – Whitby Santa Claus Parade

Whitby’s annual Santa Claus Parade brings festive floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer to the community as families gather to celebrate the season.

Where: Whitby

When: December 5th, 6:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Brock Street North and Manning Road

• Ends: Brock Street South and Trent Street

Admission: Free

December 5th – Port Perry Santa Claus Parade

Port Perry celebrates the season with a festive community parade featuring decorated floats, holiday music and a special visit from Santa Claus.

Where: Port Perry, Scugog

When: December 5th, 6:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Port Perry Fairgrounds

• Ends: Port Perry Fairgrounds

Admission: Free

December 6th – Courtice Santa Claus Parade

Courtice welcomes Santa Claus with a festive community parade, bringing colourful floats, local performers and holiday entertainment to neighbourhood streets.

Where: Courtice, Clarington

When: December 6th, 12:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Townline Road, travelling along Nash Road

• Ends: Fourth Avenue

Admission: Free

December 12th – Sunderland Santa Claus Parade

The Sunderland community celebrates Christmas with an evening parade featuring festive floats, holiday lights, and local participants.

Where: Sunderland, Brock Township

When: December 12th, 7:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Sunderland Memorial Arena

• Continues: Through the streets of Sunderland

Admission: Free

Halton Region

November 14th – Oakville Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Oakville welcomes the holiday season with festive floats, marching bands, and community entertainment as Santa Claus makes his way through the town.

Where: Downtown Oakville

When: November 14th, 5:30 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Lakeshore Road East and Reynolds Street

• Ends: Stewart Street

Admission: Free

November 15th – Milton Santa Claus Parade

Milton’s annual Santa Claus Parade returns with decorated floats, marching bands, and festive entertainment along Main Street, bringing families together for a beloved holiday tradition.

Where: Main Street, Milton

When: November 15th, 1:30 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Main Street West and Whitmer Street

• Continues: East along Main Street

• Ends: Milton GO Station

Admission: Free

November 21st – Acton Santa Claus Parade

Acton celebrates Santa Claus’s arrival with a festive afternoon parade featuring community groups, decorated floats, and holiday entertainment.

Where: Acton, Halton Hills

When: November 21st, 1:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Acton GO Station

• Ends: Prospect Park

Admission: Free

November 21st – Georgetown Santa Claus Parade

Georgetown welcomes the holiday season with a festive procession of decorated floats, marching bands and community performers.

Where: Georgetown, Halton Hills

When: November 21st, 1:00 pm

Parade Route:

• Starts: Sinclair Avenue

• Continues: West along Guelph Street to Mill Street

• Ends: Georgetown Fairgrounds Park

Admission: Free

December 6th – Burlington Santa Claus Parade

Burlington’s annual Santa Claus Parade returns to the downtown streets with colourful floats, festive performances and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Where: Downtown Burlington

When: December 6th, 12:00 pm

Parade Route: Through downtown Burlington; exact route to be confirmed.

Admission: Free

With events taking place throughout November and December, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy colourful floats, live entertainment and the excitement of seeing Santa Claus.

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