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Events Description
Join the Magic of Santa’s Parade of Lights
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner – and Santa’s Parade of Lights is calling you to be part of the holiday magic! Whether you want to register for the parade, volunteer behind the scenes, or simply bundle up and enjoy the show, there’s a place for everyone in this joyful community tradition.
Non-perishable food donations will be accepted at the parade.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue:
This year’s parade is scheduled to kick off at 5:00pm along William Street moving along the river and finishing on Lakeside Drive in front of the Tom Patterson Theatre. Fifty floats are expected to participate.
The entire parade route will be closed to local traffic starting at 3pm.
Road closures and barricades installed in the area on December 1 from 3-7pm will limit access to certain areas of the city. To review the parade route, parking areas and the location of washrooms, see map.
General Parking Info and for Allman Arena Hockey Patrons
Road closures and barricades installed in the area on December 7 from 3 – 7 p.m. will limit access to the Allman Arena parking lot for hockey patrons. Those attending the arena will be permitted to access the arena parking lot off North Street and additional parking includes use of the Tom Patterson Theatre parking lot off Water Street, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- William Allman Arena parking lot will be made available to hockey patrons only, and between the hours of 3-7pm, access to the lot must be made off North Street.
- Additional parking at the Tom Patterson Theatre off Waterloo Street/Water Street, Lower Queens lot off Queen Street/Lakeside Drive, and Upper Queens Park on Richard Monette Way will be made available on a first-come, first serve basis.
Stratford Transit
Stratford Transit will be extending their On Demand service until 7:30 on December 7, 2025, allowing transit to meet the needs of customers while routing vehicles only to requested stops. Customers will be able to schedule a ride based on their own timeframes and route desired stop, allowing passengers to get anywhere in the city.
Road Closures, Barricades & Traffic Routes
On December 7 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, road closures and barricades will be installed on adjacent streets to the parade route.
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