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Events Description
Enjoy glowing floats, festive walking groups, and marching bands playing all the holiday classics as they make their way through City Centre. As Santa’s sleigh passes through Celebration Square, he will light the Christmas tree, officially marking the start of the holiday season!
From cherished family traditions to festive celebrations from around the world, this year’s parade theme, Sauga’s Home for the Holidays!, celebrates the many ways our community comes together during the holiday season.
Arrive early to secure a viewing spot and enjoy free activities at Celebration Square starting at 4:00 p.m.:
DJ Party at Celebration Square
Food trucks serving festive treats
Photos with Santa & Friends (Santa will dash off at 6:00 p.m. to join the parade, but Gingerbread Man and Frosty will step in to keep the photo fun going until 8:00 p.m.)
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
Free Event
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue & Address :
Downtown Mississauga – Parade starts at Prince of Wales Dr and Living Arts Dr. proceeds down Living Arts Dr., turns onto City Centre Drive, and ends at Robert Speck Drive at Square One Shopping Centre.
Road closures and parking restrictions are in effect as of 12:00 p.m. along the parade route. Roads will reopen once the parade has passed through the area. Expect congestion and delays in the downtown. MiWay service updates and detours will also be in effect due to the parade. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Christmas & Holidays in Mississauga
