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Events Description
Santa Claus is coming to town, and the City of Cambridge is looking for community groups, businesses and performers to help make his arrival a spectacular night to remember.
Applications are now open to take part in the Cambridge Santa Clause Parade, on Saturday, November 14 at 6 p.m.
Whether you want to build a colourful, illuminated float, gather your band to march along the route or participate as a local business or dance group, there are plenty of ways to take part and bring holiday sparkle to the streets of Cambridge.
New this year, the parade will make its way down King Street East in Preston, beginning at Chestnut Street and ending at Eagle Street. The new route will bring spectators both young and young-at-heart closer to the action, making it easier for everyone to see the floats, and hear the bands before the arrival of Santa himself.
On parade night there will be several ways to get to the route including with Grand River Transit, walking or parking at Allan Reuter Centre, Riverside Park, the Queenston Road parking lot, or the Karl Homuth Arena.
Be part of the holiday magic this November and apply to be in the parade! Applications are open until October 16.
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
FREE
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Venue & Address : Cambridge, ON
Dunbar Rd. to Langs Drive.
*Road closures in effect on Industrial Rd, Dunbar Rd, and Hespeler Road during parade staging and event operation.
Detour route is Can-Amera Pkwy. to Conestoga Blvd. to Pinebush Rd (please see the image above). We appreciate your patience as we work to keep the event safe for all.*
Traveling by bus
Visit the Grand River Transit (GRT) website for the best route and schedule that is right for you.
Accessibility
Please note, evening events will use lighting that may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.
For questions regarding accessibility for any event listed above, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.
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