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Brampton is kicking off Christmas and the holiday season with its annual Winter Lights Festival this weekend.
Credit: City of Brampton
The celebrations will kick off on Friday, November 15, with the Christmas Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street event in Gage Park taking place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Highlights stage performances by groups like the Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra, Jade’s Hip Hop Academy, and DJ Goodvibes, with the Brampton Children’s Chorus performing at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:15 pm.
Families can enjoy amusement rides, a petting zoo, photos with Santa, airbrush tattoos, and holiday movies. Food vendors and fireside warm-up zones will be available, making it a festive evening for all ages.
Official Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ken Whillans Square will light up Brampton’s 60-foot spruce tree decorated with over 10,000 lights at 6:45 p.m.
Credit: City of Brampton
Remember to take a new unwrapped toy to support local Brampton organizations and families experiencing poverty.
The Brampton Winter Artist Market is back on November 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Brampton Library’s Springdale Branch. Featuring local vendors, this event is perfect for holiday shopping with a wide range of unique gifts available.
The big guy in the red suit will arrive at 5 p.m. The Parade will start at the intersection of Bramalea Road and Central Park Drive. It will then head north on Bramalea Road towards North Park Drive. It will then head east on North Park Drive, concluding at the intersection of North Park Drive and Jordan Blvd. The parade will take around 60 minutes to pass by.
Trip Planning: Brampton Winter Lights Weekend
Brampton Santa Claus Parade
Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street: In partnership with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s Miracle on Main Street, the event will feature a Christmas market, winter lights displays, amusement rides and fun giveaways and activations for the whole family. Bring a new unwrapped toy in support of local Brampton organizations and families experiencing poverty. Friday, November 15| 6 to 10 pm @ Downtown Brampton
Official Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Friday, November 15 | 6:45 pm @ Ken Whillans Square
Winter Artist Market: Do some unique holiday shopping from over thirty local artists and artisan vendors at the Winter Artist Market while enjoying live music and free, festive activities for the entire family.
Saturday, November 16 | 11 am to 4 pm @ Brampton Library, Springdale Branch, 10705 Bramalea Road, Brampton
Brampton Santa Claus Parade: Welcome Santa Claus to Brampton with the return of the in-person Brampton Santa Claus Parade.
Saturday, November 16 | 5 pm @ Bramalea Road & North Park Drive
