Ho Ho Ho! Ready or not, here comes Santa! Towns and communities across Toronto, the GTA and Southern Ontario are getting ready to welcome the holiday season with their annual Santa Claus Parades!
From colourful floats and marching bands to festive music and a special appearance by Santa himself, these much-loved community traditions are a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas season.
Bundle up, gather the family and explore our guide to Santa Claus Parades near you. Find parade dates, times and routes, and get ready for a little holiday magic!
2026 Santa Claus Parades in and around the Toronto Area
Oakville Santa Claus Parade
November 14, 2026
Oakville Parade Route
Get ready for some holiday magic at the 2026 Oakville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 14! This beloved community tradition brings families together to celebrate the season with colourful floats, marching bands, festive music and plenty of holiday cheer. This year’s parade theme is North Pole Sweets ...
Hamilton Santa Claus Parade
November 14, 2026
Hamilton Santa Claus Parade Route
The holiday season is rolling into Hamilton! The annual Hamilton Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026, bringing an afternoon of colourful floats, marching bands, festive entertainment and Christmas cheer for the whole family. This much-loved community tradition features creative holiday displays, cheerful characters and lively ...
Niagara Santa Claus Parade
November 14, 2026
Niagara Santa Claus Parade Route
The magic of Christmas is coming to downtown Niagara Falls! The annual Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026, bringing families together for an afternoon of colourful floats, marching bands, festive entertainment and plenty of holiday cheer. Gather along the parade route to enjoy ...
London Santa Claus Parade
November 14, 2026
London Santa Claus Parade Route
Celebrate 70 years of holiday magic at the London Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 14, 2026! This beloved community tradition returns with a special theme, A Canadian Christmas, bringing festive cheer to the streets of London. Bundle up and bring the whole family to enjoy a spectacular ...
Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
November 14, 2026
Downtown Cambridge Parade Route
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Cambridge Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 14, 2026! This beloved nighttime tradition returns as part of Cambridge Winterfest, bringing families together for a sparkling evening filled with festive lights, music and Christmas cheer. Bundle up and gather ...
Beaches Santa Claus Parade
November 15, 2026
Beaches Parade Route
Santa Claus is coming to the Beaches! The annual Beaches Santa Claus Parade returns on Sunday, November 15, 2026, marking 20 years of bringing holiday cheer to Toronto’s east-end community. This favourite neighbourhood tradition promises an afternoon of colourful floats, festive music, lively entertainment and plenty of Christmas ...
Milton Santa Claus Parade
November 15, 2026
Milton Parade Route
Your favourite Christmas stories are coming to life at the 2026 Milton Santa Claus Parade! This year’s theme, “Your Favourite Christmas Stories,” brings the magic of beloved holiday books and characters to Main Street on Sunday, November 15, 2026. From The Night Before Christmas to How the Grinch ...
East Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade
November 15, 2026
Mount Albert Parade Route
There’s a whole afternoon of holiday magic waiting for families in East Gwillimbury! The annual Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Market and Tree Lighting celebration returns on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with festive entertainment, family activities and plenty of Christmas cheer. The fun begins at 3 pm with the ...
Newcastle Santa Claus Parade
November 15, 2026
Newcastle Parade Route
The magic of Christmas returns to Newcastle with the annual Newcastle Santa Claus Parade! This much-loved nighttime tradition lights up the village with beautifully illuminated floats, marching bands, colourful characters and plenty of festive cheer for families of all ages. The evening traditionally begins with the lighting of ...
Barrie Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Barrie Parade Route
Celebrate the magic of the season at the 77th Annual Barrie Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This beloved holiday tradition returns with dazzling floats, marching bands, festive lights and a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. This year’s theme, Holiday Sweets & Treats, promises plenty ...
Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Kitchener-Waterloo Parade Route
The holiday season is coming to Waterloo Region! The annual Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026, bringing a festive morning of colourful floats, marching bands, cheerful performers and plenty of Christmas magic for the whole family. Organized by the Lions Club of Kitchener, this ...
Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Bowmanville Parade Route
Join us for Bowmanville’s annual Santa Claus Parade You’d better watch out because Santa Claus is coming to town! Bowmanville’s most magical parade event happens annually on the Third Saturday of every November! The parade starts at Roenigk Drive, along King Street (Hwy 2) to Memorial Park along ...
Newmarket Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Newmarket Parade Route
Kick off the holiday season at the annual Newmarket Santa Claus Parade! Bundle up and bring the whole family to enjoy colourful holiday floats, festive music and plenty of Christmas cheer as the parade makes its way through the streets of Newmarket. Keep an eye out for the ...
Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Uxbridge Parade Route
A favourite holiday tradition returns to downtown Uxbridge! The 65th Annual Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, bringing families and neighbours together for a festive morning filled with colourful floats, holiday music and plenty of Christmas cheer. Gather along Brock Street to enjoy ...
Keswick Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Keswick Parade Route
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Keswick Santa Claus Parade! Bring the whole family and join the community for a festive afternoon filled with colourful holiday floats, cheerful music, creative costumes and plenty of Christmas spirit. Watch as local businesses, organizations and community groups ...
Santa Claus Parade Mississauga
November 21, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square
Downtown Mississauga is getting ready to sparkle! The annual Mississauga Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026, bringing an evening of dazzling illuminated floats, festive entertainment and holiday magic to the heart of the city. This year’s theme, “Sauga’s Home for the Holidays,” celebrates the many ...
Light Up the Square & Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square
Downtown Mississauga is getting ready for a magical evening of holiday fun! Light Up the Square and the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade return on Saturday, November 21, 2026, bringing sparkling lights, festive entertainment and Christmas cheer to the heart of the city. The festivities begin at 4 pm ...
Collingwood Annual Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Downtown Collingwood
Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Collingwood with a full day of festive fun at the annual Christmas Season Launch and Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This beloved community celebration transforms the historic downtown into a magical holiday destination filled with twinkling lights, seasonal ...
Orangeville Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Downtown Orangeville
Step into a world of holiday stories and Christmas magic at the annual Orangeville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This beloved nighttime tradition returns to downtown Orangeville with a special theme, “A Storybook Christmas,” celebrating favourite fairy tales, classic Christmas stories and beloved characters. Families ...
Georgetown Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
Georgetown Parade Route
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Georgetown Lions Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This beloved evening parade has been bringing Christmas cheer to Georgetown since 1932 and is a wonderful way for families to kick off the festive season. Bundle up ...
Kingston Nighttime Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 21, 2026
Princess Street (Kingston)
Downtown Kingston will be glowing with holiday magic as the 20th Annual Nighttime Santa Parade & Tree Lighting returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This much-loved community tradition brings families together for a festive evening filled with sparkling lights, colourful floats, live music and Christmas cheer. The excitement ...
Town of Aurora Santa Under the Stars Parade
November 21, 2026
Aurora Santa Claus Parade
Aurora’s Santa Under the Stars Parade is back for another magical evening of holiday fun! On Saturday, November 21, 2026, Yonge Street will come alive with sparkling lights, festive music and Christmas cheer as families gather to welcome Santa Claus to town. Known for its spectacular nighttime atmosphere, ...
BWG Santa Claus Parade
November 21, 2026
BWG Parade Route
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This beloved nighttime tradition brings families and friends together for a sparkling evening filled with festive lights, music and Christmas cheer. Bundle up and gather along Holland ...
Santa's Parade of Lights Oshawa
November 21, 2026
Oshawa Parade Route
Get ready for a magical evening of holiday fun at the annual Oshawa Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This beloved nighttime tradition brings the community together for a dazzling celebration filled with twinkling lights, festive music and plenty of Christmas cheer. Bundle up ...
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
November 22, 2026
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
One of Toronto’s most treasured holiday traditions is back! The Original Santa Claus Parade returns on Sunday, November 22, 2026, celebrating 122 years of bringing Christmas magic to families across the city. This spectacular parade has delighted generations of children with its larger-than-life, hand-painted floats, colourful characters, marching ...
Pickering Santa Claus Parade
November 28, 2026
Pickering Parade Route
Santa Claus is coming to Pickering! The annual Pickering Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 28, 2026, bringing a morning of festive fun, colourful floats and holiday excitement for the whole family. This favourite community tradition features an impressive procession of creative floats from local businesses, schools ...
Markham Santa Claus Parade
November 28, 2026
Main Street Markham
Santa Claus is coming to Main Street Markham! The 52nd Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 28, 2026, bringing a wonderful morning of festive entertainment, colourful floats and holiday cheer for the whole family. This year’s theme, “The Power of Love,” celebrates the joy of ...
Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting
November 28, 2026
Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach is getting into the holiday spirit with its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 28, 2026! This favourite nighttime tradition brings the community together for a sparkling evening filled with illuminated floats, cheerful music, colourful holiday characters and plenty of Christmas magic. Families can gather ...
Orillia Santa Claus Parade
November 28, 2026
Downton Orillia Parade Route
Get ready for one of the biggest holiday parades in Ontario! The 121st Annual Orillia Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 28, 2026, bringing a spectacular evening of twinkling lights, festive music and Christmas magic to downtown Orillia. Known as the largest Christmas parade north of Toronto, ...
Santa’s Spectacle of Lights Ajax
November 28, 2026
Ajax Santa Claus Parade
Downtown Ajax will shine with holiday magic as Santa’s Spectacle of Lights returns on Saturday, November 28, 2026! This popular nighttime Santa Claus Parade brings families together for a sparkling evening of festive fun, twinkling lights and Christmas cheer. Bundle up and find a spot along the parade ...
Brantford Santa Claus Parade
November 28, 2026
Downtown Brantford
Brantford is marking a special holiday milestone this year! The 50th Annual Brantford Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 28, 2026, bringing a magical evening of twinkling lights, festive entertainment and Christmas cheer to downtown Brantford. This year’s theme, “50 Years of Kindness,” celebrates five decades of ...
Vaughan Santafest Parade
November 29, 2026
Vaughan City Hall
Santa Claus is making his way to Vaughan! The annual Vaughan Santafest Parade returns on Sunday, November 29, 2026, bringing a magical afternoon of colourful Christmas floats, marching bands, lively entertainment and plenty of holiday cheer for the whole family. This much-loved community tradition brings together local schools, ...
Whitby Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
Whitby Santa Claus Parade Route
Downtown Whitby is getting ready to welcome Santa Claus! The annual Whitby Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, December 5, 2026, bringing a festive morning of colourful floats, holiday music and Christmas cheer for the whole family. This year’s theme, “A True North Christmas,” celebrates the holiday season ...
Bolton Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
Town of Bolton
The holiday season is rolling into Bolton with the annual Bolton Kin Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This cherished community tradition brings families together for a festive morning filled with colourful floats, marching bands, holiday music and plenty of Christmas cheer. Organized by the Bolton ...
Creemore Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
Downtown Creemore
Step into the charm of a small-town Christmas at the annual Creemore Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This favourite holiday tradition brings the community together for an afternoon of festive fun, colourful floats and plenty of Christmas cheer. Line the streets of historic downtown Creemore ...
Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School
A favourite holiday tradition is returning to the streets of Stoney Creek! The annual Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, bringing families and neighbours together for an afternoon of colourful floats, marching bands, festive entertainment and plenty of Christmas cheer. This long-running ...
Port Perry Scugog Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
Port Perry Parade
Santa is making his way back to Port Perry for the annual Scugog Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This favourite nighttime tradition brings families and friends together for a magical evening of sparkling lights, festive music and holiday cheer. This year’s theme, “Under the Christmas ...
Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights
December 5, 2026
Sutton Parade Route
The streets of Sutton will sparkle with holiday magic at the annual Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This favourite nighttime tradition brings families and neighbours together for an evening filled with twinkling lights, festive music and Christmas cheer. Bundle up and gather ...
Grimsby Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
Grimsby Parade Route
The streets of Grimsby will sparkle with holiday magic at the 69th Annual Grimsby Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This year’s theme, “Christmas Night of Lights,” promises a dazzling evening of illuminated floats, festive music and plenty of Christmas cheer for the whole family. One ...
Guelph Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
Downtown Guelph
Downtown Guelph will sparkle with holiday magic as the annual Guelph Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This favourite nighttime tradition brings families together for a festive evening filled with colourful floats, twinkling lights, holiday music and plenty of Christmas cheer. Watch as the streets ...
Stouffville Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 2026
Main Street Stouffville
Mark your calendars! The Stouffville Santa Claus Parade returns to Main Street on Saturday December 5 2026, at 6pm. Join us to celebrate the season of cheer with dazzling lights, festive floats, marching bands and more! The grand finale will feature Santa Claus himself, before he heads back ...
Burlington Santa Claus Parade
December 6, 2026
Burlington Santa Tour
We are excited to be returning to an in-person parade this year. Save the date for December 6, 2026. If you are interested in participating in the parade this year as a float or walking group, please complete the online application. 2026 Parade Route – See Website.
Olde Tyme Christmas – Unionville Candle Light Parade
December 12, 2026
Historic Main Street Unionville
Experience the charm of an old-fashioned Christmas in historic Unionville! The beloved Olde Tyme Christmas Candle Light Parade returns on Saturday, December 12, 2026, bringing festive lights, holiday music and seasonal magic back to Main Street Unionville. After a pause in 2025 during the Main Street restoration, this ...
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of watching Santa make his way through town! Whether you’re visiting a favourite parade or discovering a new holiday tradition, these festive celebrations are a wonderful way to make memories with family and friends.
Be sure to check back as we add more Santa Claus Parades and holiday events throughout the season. And don’t forget to explore our other Christmas and holiday guides for even more family fun across Toronto, the GTA and Southern Ontario!
