Santa Claus Parades in Toronto & GTA 2019

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Every year, dozens of floats participate in the parade to the delight of children and adults alike. The Santa Claus Parade also kick starts the holiday season in Beaverton! Visit with Santa
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The evening culminates with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a special visitor from the North Pole. More details.

Come out and have your first chance to meet Santa and his friends at the candlelight procession through Downtown to light trees and enjoy in the merriment of various choirs and local musical talents at each of the ten stops! The activities continue back at Palmer Park where you can enjoy Christmas music, hot chocolate and cookies. Also enjoy roasting marshmallows with your kids to keep you warm and in the holiday spirit! Don’t forget to bring your camera and get photos with Santa!

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59th Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade. More details.

A spectacular night time parade. More details.

The Newcastle Santa Parade is a wonderful event starting with a fantastic fireworks display at 5:30 pm followed by 70 entries that range from marching bands, to clowns and beautifully light up floats that children of all ages enjoy. More details.

Bundle up and celebrate the spirit of the holiday season in Grass Park (Downtown Brooklin) at our annual Christmas in the Village event. Experience the essence of an “olde time Christmas” and rediscover the magic of small-town traditions with family and friends. Sing festive songs, sip hot chocolate and celebrate the winter season. You may even be surprised with a visit from Santa! More details.

The Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering hosts this annual event. More details.

Welcome Santa when he arrives in town for “Santa’s Magical Parade of Lights”.More details.

Annual Santa Claus Parade. Theme: “A Sport’n Christmas”. Visit with Santa at Firehall following parade

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Bring the family for one of our biggest Celebrate Winter events. Outdoor entertainment, rides, games, hot chocolate, fireworks and more! Food donations for St. Paul’s Food Bank will be accepted at this event.

The Christmas Market will be added to the Friday night Tree Lighting, and continue into Saturday, November 30th. 2019 marks Pickering’s first ever Christmas Market, located in the heart of our city, Esplanade Park.

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Join us for our annual Christmas Tree-lighting ceremony in Historic Downtown Bowmanville. Usher in the holiday season with this very popular event. Bring the entire family downtown for a carol sing and countdown to the lighting of Bowmanville’s huge Christmas Tree in the town square. You can also have your picture taken with Santa and his live reindeer.Enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides along the main street – perfect for helping you carry all of your parcels as you shop the many unique stores and restaurants that stay open late for some evening holiday shopping. More details.

Kick off the Christmas season at our annual Tree Lighting in Downtown Whitby. Bundle up the family and watch as we light up Celebration Square. Enjoy an evening of local entertainment, family fun, hot chocolate and cookies, and a visit from Santa! Make the Whitby tree lighting a cherished tradition. More details.

Join JCI Durham along Brock St. in Whitby, ON for this unique event that inspires delight and wonder for the young and the young at heart. Details

Evening parade of lights. 2019 Parade Theme of a “A Christmas Miracle on Queen Street!”
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7th Annual Courtice Santa Claus Parade. Theme – Let’s Snow

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Enjoy the light displays. Free. More details.

The 2019 Milton Santa Claus parade them is “Celebrating the North”. Celebrating how Milton is a part of one of the greatest countries in the world. Canada is widely known for its hockey (now basketball), maple syrup, and brutally cold winters, but this year’s parade theme will allow parade entries to celebrate what makes “The North” so great! More details.

Welcome to Country Heritage Park “Parade Of Lights” with a special guest appearance by the Jolly Man in Red – Santa Claus! The Parade begins around 6:00pm and runs for about 40 mins. Santa is dropped off at the Gambrel Barn for an evening with children and their families. Snacks and drinks are supplied.- and enjoyment is had by all! In addition to all this wonderful Holiday fun there will be wagon rides and tours around the park. Weather permitting.

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Kick off the Christmas season and create magical memories in Downtown Oakville’s Towne Square at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Enjoy incredible entertainment, caroling, Santa, treats, and of course the lighting of the beautiful tree. More details.

The 2019 theme is: “Things we do at Christmas time”. More Details

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Organised by The Georgetown Lions Club. The Georgetown Lions Club Parade started in 1932 and has been a continuous event since that time. The parade is now an evening event starting at 5:00pm and ending approximatley at 7:00pm. The over 80 entrants feature floats with many lights making it truly a memorable evening.Of course the main feature is the arrival of Santa Claus who rides in the Lions Club Sleigh. More details.

Experience the mirth and merriment of an old-fashioned Bronte Christmas during the Bronte Business Improvement Area’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Take time to shop some great early sales and warm up indoors at one of Bronte’s excellent eateries with mulled cider, festive treats or whatever your heart desires. More details.

Meander through the park with family and friends, or get a full view of the themed displays while driving along the Lakeshore at the City’s waterfront. It’s a magical sight for the whole family, especially the young at heart. More details.

Light up the Hills is a Winter Festival that showcases Halton Hills during the holiday season. Entertainment, Santa & more! More details.

Hosted by the City of Burlington, the 51st annual Christmas Parade features entries including bands, colourful floats, clowns, mascots and jolly St. Nick himself. More details.

Join the Mayor and members of Council as they hit the switch, illuminating a 65-foot spruce tree with over 15,000 lights to kick off Brampton’s festive season! Brampton’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival is an exciting celebration for the whole family. The event features live entertainment, interactive demonstrations and fun-filled activities for people of all ages! More details.

Annual night time parade. More details.

With winter’s chill setting in, warm your heart with holiday magic as we light the Square for the first time this season. Join us for the Official Lighting of the Christmas Trees with Mayor and Members of Council. Mississauga Celebration Square will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Skate the night away and show your holiday cheer. More details.

Celebrate the holiday season with us! Grab your cozy winter wear and join in the local celebration of the season. Lighting of the Lighthouse is a family-friendly event in the beautiful and vibrant Port Credit village. Come out for a fun party that the whole family can join. More details.

Streetsville Santa Claus Parade will be returning to the heart of downtown Streetsville this year! More details..

By Bolton Kinsmen. The theme is “Favourite Christmas Stories“! More details.

The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade featuring over 15 custom designed floats and over 1,500 participants and an expected crowd of over 30,000. More details.

Bloor-Yorkville BIA switches on the festive season with Holiday Magic with the Annual Lighting Ceremony. More details.

The Santa Claus Parade is a 113 year old tradition made possible by the help of thousands of volunteers and sponsors. More details.

By Community Centre 55 & Kingston Road Village BIA annual Santa Claus Parade. Don’t forget your letters to Santa and a Toonie to support CC55’s Share a Christmas Program. Children’s crafts, Photos with Santa and a BBQ immediately following the parade at CC55. More details.

COME ON OUT for the more than 50 entries including bands, community floats, clowns, and of course … our favourite chap with the white beard and the red suit! Food Donation appreciated. More details.

Tree Lighting Festival Live Music, Horse & Carriage Rides, Santa & more! Details

Featuring the illumination of Toronto’s official Christmas Tree, performances by some of Canada’s top musical talent, a brilliant fireworks show and a skating party at Nathan Phillips Square, the festive event is a holiday tradition in Toronto. To round out the evening, a live concert will follow the fireworks. More details.

The annual DeClute Light Up The Beach will begin at the foot of Leuty Avenue in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood. Join in as Santa counts down the lighting of each tree.

Free, family-friendly event, which will feature: photos with Santa (bring a camera), free refreshments, free arts and crafts for kids, Story Time courtesy of the Scarborough Civic Centre library free ice skating (weather permitting), and a performance by the Toronto Children’s Concert Choir & Performing Arts Company. Details

One of Canada’s largest community parades 100% volunteer driven since 1990! So much to enjoy, we have amazing bands, fabulous floats, funny characters and much more. More details.

Come celebrate the holiday season with us with an official lighting ceremony at Berczy Park. This year a beautiful newly designed holiday lighting display will be installed next to the fountain in Berczy Park. Enjoy our Victorian Carol Singers and free hot chocolate and hot apple cider, while supplies last! More details.

Join us at Eglinton West & Dufferin for an afternoon of holiday fun and cheer. Enjoy some FREE Food, Live Music, a FREE picture with Santa Claus for the kids, and much more! To get you and the kids in the holiday spirit, we’ll have free snacks and drinks. We’ll keep spreading the joy with free face-painting, pictures with Santa, and of of course, the beautiful display and lighting of the Fairbank Village tree at 5:45pm.More details.

Join Santa and friends to celebrate and take part in the holiday magic of North Etobicoke! Bring family and friends and enjoy our holiday parade with festive floats, entertainment, food and more! More details.

Join us in welcoming Santa Claus to Newmarket! More details.

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Spectators and participants are invited to visit with Santa, enjoy a free family skate and join in with children’s activities after the event at East Gwillimbury Sports Complex. More details.

Join us at the Historical Georgina Pioneer Village as we bring in the Holiday Season with a magical light display. Watch as the buildings and grounds come to life with the lights and sounds of Christmas. Don’t forget to bring your wish list for Santa as the jolly man himself and Mrs. Claus stop by for a visit. Kick off the holiday season by stepping back in time to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds that a 19th Century Christmas would bring. Live music, holiday crafts, hot apple cider, historic demonstrations and lots more! More details.

Dress up in your winter woollies with a cup of hot chocolate and join us for this year’s evening parade as Santa comes to town. More details.

Santa Claus is visiting Vaughan! More details.

Join in the excitement of the Santa Claus Parade, as it brings the holiday spirit to life each year! The Parade attracts thousands and features a number of diverse floats from the community. More details.

Join us to start off the Holiday Season with free horse & buggy rides, live music, jugglers, stilt walking elfs, carollers, fire artists, a visit from Santa to help light up our Christmas tree and Fireworks! Don’t miss this great family festival! More details.

47th Annual Santa Claus Parade. More details.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with friends and family. Wander through the market, and enjoy the lights, festive atmosphere, caroling, buskers and so much more. More details.

Winter Wonderland is the most beautiful light display in Newmarket hosted for a month during December and January. Enjoy free skating on the Tim Hortons Skating and Water Feature, train rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train, or catch the hockey game playing on the outdoor TV at the Newmarket Ice Lounge. More details.

Floats, bands and dance troupes are all decked out for Christmas.Artisan Market and enjoy marshmallow roasting, carollers, and jugglers. Moonlight shopping and more! Details

Join us for the Stouffville Santa Claus Parade. More details.

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Kinsmen Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights

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