Winnipeg 
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Have you been good this year? Because Santa is visiting!
1. Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade
Be sure to be in Winnipeg to watch this annual seasonal Parade which has been a part of this city for over a century. Details
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Along Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
2. Brandon Santa Parade
The Santa Parade is a Brandon tradition that kids of all ages can enjoy. Join Santa, his elves, helpers and a host of Brandon personalities! Details
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Rosser Avenue and Princess Avenue, Brandon
3. Pinawa Santa Claus Parade
See decorative floats drive by at the 2024 Pinawa Santa Claus Parade. Details
2025 TBA
Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 5:00 PM
Pinawa, MB
4. Thompson Santa Claus Parade
Santa will be making a stop in Thompson. The lineup starts at 12:30 PM at the Princeton Drive by the Heritage North Museum. Details
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 12:30 PM
Princeton Drive to TRCC Parking lot, Thompson
5. Santa in the Forest
Join us in the winter forest at FortWhyte Alive. Sit and chat for a minute or two and let your little one share their wishlist with our old friend, Mr. Claus. Details
November 22 – 23, 28 – 29, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
6. Santa’s Parade of Lights at Selkirk
Join the 18th annual Santa’s Parade of Lights on Friday at Selkirk. Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM
It starts at Berrisford Ave and continues up Eveline Street, ending at Superior Avenue, Selkirk
7. Rotary Santa Claus Parade of Lights at Portage la Prairie
Santa is coming back to town! Friday, December 5th is the Rotary Santa Parade of lights! Details
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Portage la Prairie
8. Christmas on Park
Join us for a magical Hallmark night on Park Avenue in Beausejour Manitoba. Get your pictures with Santa and Mrs Clause. Sip warm hot chocolate, stroll the street, experience the horse-drawn sleigh ride and shop at our local stores and vendors. There will be food, entertainment, Elves, Unicorns, street hockey, dancing and much much more!\Details
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Park Avenue, Beausejour
9. Christmas at the Bandstand
Welcome Christmas with wagon rides and Santa! Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | TBD
Bandstand, Winnipeg Beach
10. Santa at Winkler Christmas Market
A visit with Santa, live Christmas music, scrumptious snacks and beverages, dozens of vendors, and unique gifts. You can find them all at the Winkler Christmas Market. Details
November 28 – 29, December 5 – 6, 12 – 13, 2025
New Leaf Garden Center, 875 Boundary Trail, Winkler
11. Santa at the Marsh
Enjoy a festive day at the Marsh. Make a craft, enjoy special holiday bannock, and take a photo with the big guy! Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
More To Do
How silly to hold Christmas parades in November! More than a month before Christmas… so ridiculous, it doesn’t make any sense at all. Brandon – make better decisions, Nov 22… really? It was 8c and not an inch of snow.