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A comprehensive list of Tree Lighting ceremonies, and Santa Claus Parades in Toronto, Regions of Peel, Halton, Durham & York during 2019 Christmas season.
Plan a Santa Claus Parade themed day trip or a Christmas Lights family evening out and explore GTA. All the venues where light up events are held are great places to see spectacular Christmas Lights.
For spectacular X-mas lights – Places to see X-mas Lights in GTA.
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Christmas Carols & Concerts in GTA
Christmas Theatre & Holiday Events in GTA
Things to do this weekend in Toronto
Weekend Activities with Kids in Toronto
New Years Eve Fireworks & Family Events in GTA
New Years Eve Parties in Toronto
For events in Hamilton, see Christmas Events in Hamilton.
For London events, see Christmas in London.
Parades might be cancelled due to inclement weather – Please verify before travelling.
Christmas Light-up Events & Santa Claus Parades in Durham 2019
1. Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 10:30 AM
Parade Route: From Scugog out to the edge of the mall (no turning down Liberty). The path stretches from King and Scugog out to King and Simpson.
2. Beaverton Santa Claus Parade
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
after the Parade at the Fire Hall. More Details
Friday, November 15, 2019 | 07:00 PM
Parade: Parade participants will meet at the Beaverton Curling Club at the Fair Gounds on
Main Street. The parade will proceed down Main Street to Simcoe Street, Osbourne Street, Bay Street and continue back to the Fairgrounds.
3. Christmas Tree Lighting | Oshawa
The evening culminates with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a special visitor from the North Pole. More details.
Civic Square, City Hall, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa
4. Christmas Tree Lighting and Candle Light Walk | Port Perry
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!
Friday, November 22, 2019 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Candlelight walk will commence at 7:00 pm. The walk will be about 30 minutes in length
Queen Street/ Palmer Park, Port Perry
5. Orono Santa Claus Parade
village of Orono – The Parade begins at Millson Hill, and then continues South on Mill St to Main St. It will continue east on Station St. and will disband and the Orono Fair Grounds.
6. Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade
59th Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade. More details.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 11:00 AM
Parade Route: Starts at the corner of Brock St. & Centre Rd.& heads east on Brock St. through town to Nellykdd Lane & finishes at Uxbridge Secondary School.
7. Santa’s Parade of Lights | Oshawa
A spectacular night time parade. More details.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 06:00 PM
Parade Route:Downtown Oshawa
Route: Along King St from Gibbson st to Simcoe St and through Bond ST W till Gibbson St.
8. NewCastle Santa Claus Parade
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.
Sunday, November 17, 2019 | 05:30 PM
Fireworks: 5:30 PM followed by Parade
Parade Route: The parade will proceed easterly from North Street along King Avenue West to Arthur / Brookhouse street in the east.
9. Christmas in the Village | Brooklin – Whitby
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.
Friday, November 29, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Grass Park, 41 Baldwin Street, Downtown Brooklin
10. Santa Claus Parade | Pickering
The Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering hosts this annual event. More details.
Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade route: Glenanna Road to Esplanade South.
11. Ajax Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 06:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Parade route: Begins at the intersection of Bayly Street and Mackenzie Avenue, concluding at Ajax Town Hall.
12. Cannington Lions Santa Claus Parade
Annual Santa Claus Parade. Theme: “A Sport’n Christmas”. Visit with Santa at Firehall following parade
Saturday, November 30, 2019 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Parade route: Parade will begin from Rick MacLeish Community Centre
MacLeod Park, 72 Peace St, Cannington
13. Annual Tree Lighting & Fireworks | Pickering
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.
Friday, November 29, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Fireworks ~ 08:40 PM
City Hall and Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering
14. Christmas Moonlight Magic & Tree Lighting | Bowmanville
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.
Friday, December 6th, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Downtown Bowmanville
15. Tree Lighting & Santa Claus Parade | Whitby
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
Tree Lighting: Friday, December 6, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 10:00 AM – Noon
Tree Lighting: Celebration Square, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby
Parade Route: Route along Brock St. from Manning Rd to Trent St.
16. Santa Claus Parade | Port Perry
Evening parade of lights. 2019 Parade Theme of a “A Christmas Miracle on Queen Street!”
More details.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Downtown Port Perry
Parade starts at Port Perry fair grounds.
17. Courtice Santa Claus Parade | Clarington
7th Annual Courtice Santa Claus Parade. Theme – Let’s Snow
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Noon – 1:30 PM
Parade Route: Nash Road between Townline and George Reynolds.
18. Fantasy of Lights | Uxbridge
Christmas Lightup Events & Santa Claus Parades in Halton 2019
1. Milton Santa Claus Parade
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.
Sunday, November 17, 2019 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Milton
Route: From Main Street West and Whitmer. It will proceed East on Main Street and end at the Milton GO Station.
2. Heritage Parade of Lights | Milton
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.
Saturday, November 9, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, November 10, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Be there by 05:30 PM
Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd. Milton
3. Tree Lighting Ceremony | Oakville
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.
Friday, November 15, 2019 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Towne Square, Downtown Oakville
4. Santa Claus Parade | Oakville
The 2019 theme is: “Things we do at Christmas time”. More Details
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 09:00 AM – Rain or Shine
Parade Route: The route begins in Downtown Oakville at Lakeshore Road East and Reynolds Avenue.
Santa Shuttle to the parade from Oakville GO station.
Road Closures from 07:00 AM – 11:00 AM- Affected Roads: Lakeshore Road, Kerr Street, Stewart Street, Felan Avenue, Rebecca Street and Robinson Street. Details see link above.
5. Acton Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 1 PM – 2 PM
Downtown Acton – Queen Street and Acton Boulevard along Mill Street East and ending at Prospect Park
6. Georgetown Santa Claus Parade
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.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Parade Route: The parade starts at Sinclair Ave. and Guelph St. in Georgetown and goes west along Guelph turning left on Mill St. to Charles St. finishing at the Georgetown Fairgrounds Park.
7. Bronte Village Annual Tree Lighting | Oakville
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.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 | 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville
8. The Lakeside Festival of Lights | Burlington
November 29, 2019 to January 8, 2020
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
9. Light up the Hills | Halton Hills
Light up the Hills is a Winter Festival that showcases Halton Hills during the holiday season. Entertainment, Santa & more! More details.
December 1, 2019 | 07:00 PM – through January first week
Dominion Gardens, Acton Sports Park, and Glen Williams
10. Christmas Parade | Burlington
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.
Sunday December 1, 2019 | 02:00 PM
Starts at Prospect St/Guelph Line, travels down Guelph Line to New St to Brant St to Elgin Street.
Christmas Lightup Events & Santa Claus Parades in Peel 2019
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1. Christmas Tree Lighting | Brampton
Friday, November 15, 2019 | 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Ken Whillans square, Brampton
2. Brampton Santa Claus Parade
Annual night time parade. More details.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Sproule Dr and along Main Street S, Ends at Elgin Drive, Brampton
3. Mississauga Light Up the Square Celebration
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.
Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
4. Lighting of the Lighthouse | Mississauga
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.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Port Credit Lighthouse, 105 Lakeshore Road West
Port Credit
5. Santa Claus Parade | Mississauga
Streetsville Santa Claus Parade will be returning to the heart of downtown Streetsville this year! More details..
Sunday November 24, 2019 | 1:00 PM
Queen St. S. & Church St., Streetsville – Mississauga
6. Bolton Santa Claus Parade | Caledon
By Bolton Kinsmen. The theme is “Favourite Christmas Stories“! More details.
Saturday, December 7th, 2019 |11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Starts at Queensgate – North On Queen (Hwy 50) – Ends at Centennial
7. Santa Claus Parade | Mississauga
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.
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | 12:30 PM
Glen Erin Drive – Motorway Blvd – Woodchester Rd – Dunwin Drive
Christmas Light-up Events & Santa Claus Parades in Toronto 2019
Holiday Magic
Bloor-Yorkville BIA switches on the festive season with Holiday Magic with the Annual Lighting Ceremony. More details.
Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lights will remain throughout the season
Village of Yorkville Park, Cumberland Street & Bellair Street, Toronto
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
The Santa Claus Parade is a 113 year old tradition made possible by the help of thousands of volunteers and sponsors.More details.
Sunday, November 17, 2019 | Santa arrives at 12:30 PM
Toronto Downtown – Parliament and Bloor to St Lawrence Market, Toronto
Hamper Santa Claus Parade
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.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Parade Route: Starting at Victoria Park & Kingston Rd, west to Walter St., north to Community Centre 55.
Weston Santa Claus Parade
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.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 | 02:00 PM – Rain or Shine
Weston is located in North-West Toronto.
Route: The Parade begins at Weston and Church Street and proceeds south on Weston Road ending at Sidney Belsey Crescent.
Rosedale Main Street BIA Cavalcade of Lights
Tree Lighting Festival Live Music, Horse & Carriage Rides, Santa & more! Details
Saturday, November 16 | 2:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Along Yonge Street- Between Wood Lawn Ave & Crescent Road.
Cavalcade of Lights
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.
Saturday, November 30, 2019 | 06:00 PM
Lights will remain throughout the season
Nathan Phillips Square,100 Queen St W, Toronto
DeClute Light Up The Beach
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.
November 29, 2019 to Mid February 2020
Foot of Leuty Avenue in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood
Scarborough Civic Centre Tree Lighting
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
TBA
Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
Toronto
Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2724 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
Parade starts from Dwight Ave
Cavalcade of Lights in Berczy Park
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.
Saturday, November 30 | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Berczy Park , 35 Wellington St East, Toronto
Fairbank Light Up The Holidays
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.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 2 PM – 6 PM
2342 Dufferin St., Toronto
North Etobicoke Santa Claus Parade
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.
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | 1:00 PM
Along Albion Centre near Islington Ave. & Kipling Ave.
Christmas Light-up Events & Santa Claus Parades in York 2019
1. Santa Claus Parade | Newmarket
Join us in welcoming Santa Claus to Newmarket! More details.
The parade will start at the corner of Eagle Street and Lorne Avenue, proceeds East on Eagle Street to Main Street, continues North on Main Street to finish at Ontario Street.
2. Keswick Santa Claus Parade | Georgina
Parade Route: Starts at Woodbine Ave. at Dovedale Dr., heads north and ends on Woodbine Ave. at Wexford Dr
3. Santa Claus Parade | East Gwillimbury
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.
Parade Route: Parade starts at the Civic Centre, travels down Mt Albert Rd, ending at East Gwillimbury Sports Complex.
4. Festival of Lights | Keswick | Georgina
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.
Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 5:15 PM to 08:00 PM
Georgina Pioneer Village
26557 Civic Centre Road, Georgina
5. Santa Under the Stars | Aurora
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.
Parade Route: South on Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive.
6. SantaFest in Maple | Vaughan
Santa Claus is visiting Vaughan! More details.
The 3 km parade begins at Canada’s Wonderland on Major Mackenzie and Jane St and travels eastbound along Major Mackenzie and ends at Vaughan City Hall just east of Keele Street
7. Santa Claus Parade | Richmond Hill
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.
Beginning at William F. Bell Parkway travelling south on Leslie Street ending at Performance Drive.
8. Festival of Lights | Markham
Friday, November 22, 2019 | 6:00 PM– 8:30 PM
Mainstreet, Markham
9. Santa Claus Parade | Markham
47th Annual Santa Claus Parade. More details.
Parade Route: Main Street Markham
11. Tree Lighting Ceremony | Aurora
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.
TBA
Aurora Town Hall and the Aurora Seniors’ Centre.
12. Winter Wonderland | Newmarket
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.
Friday, December 6 to Monday, February 17, 2020 | 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
13. Olde Tyme Christmas Candlelight Parade | Unionville
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
Friday, December 6, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Main Street, Unionville
14. Christmas Tree Lighting | Vaughan
Friday, December 6, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Vaughan City Hall
Level 300, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
15. Santa Claus Parade | Whitchurch-Stouffville
Join us for the Stouffville Santa Claus Parade.More details.
Travelling East On Main Street Between 9th Line And Park Drive.
16. Santa Claus Parade & Farmers Parade of Lights | Schomberg
Farmers Parade of Lights – Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 08:00 PM @ Route: At the Schomberg Library and heads north along Main Street to Western Avenue.
Main Street, Village of Schomberg
Schomberg: Corner of Highway 9 and 27, north of Toronto, and west of Newmarket.
17. Sutton Santa Claus Parade | Georgina
Kinsmen Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights
Saturday, December 7 , 2019 | 05:00 PM.
Parade Route: Starts in Jackson’s Point, travels down Dalton Rd. to High St. along High St. and ends at the fairgrounds.
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