2025 Santa Claus Parades Across Nova Scotia

Have you been good this year? Because Santa is visiting! Here is where you can spot him this season across Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia Power Holiday Parade of Lights – Halifax

This beloved event draws tens of thousands of spectators eager to experience the sights and sounds of this highly anticipated kickoff to the holiday season. Santa will make a special appearance to bring the celebration to a joyful close, delighting everyone with his festive spirit. Details

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Parade Route: Starts at the Cogswell St. roundabout. Finish at Barrington and George

New Minas Rotary Holiday Parade of Lights

Organized by the Rotary Club of New Minas. • The fireworks display put on by the Village of New Minas will take place immediately after the last entry completes the parade route.
Details

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:00 PM

The parade route will begin at Crescent Drive near the Kings Transit parking lot in New Minas and finish at the intersection of Cornwallis Drive and Commercial Street (by Harveys/Swiss Chalet)

Amherst Christmas Parade

Organized by The Town of Amherst. Theme: Winter Wonderland
Details

Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6:00 PM

The parade route start at the Amherst Town Square Mall. Turn left onto Albion Street. Turn left onto Church Street, then turn right onto Victoria Street. Turn when directed – into the TD or Dayle’s parking lot.

Light Up Bedford Parade

Organized by The Bedford Lions Club.
Details

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 5:45 PM

Bedford

Annapolis Royal Parade of Lights

Light up the Town of Annapolis Royal on Friday, November 28th at 6 pm for fun, festivity, and fireworks.

Details

Friday, November 28, 2025 | 6 PM

Annapolis Royal

Bridgewater – Christmas on the LaHave

The Christmas on the LaHave Parade of Lights, which will take place on Saturday, November 29, beginning at 6 p.m. Weather permitting, the parade will conclude with a fireworks display made possible by the Bridgewater Fire Department at approximately 7:15 p.m. – please note, the fireworks display will take place timed to the arrival of Santa in the downtown and may vary slightly depending on the pace of the parade.
Details

Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6 PM

Bridgewater

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Antigonish Santa Claus Parade

Organized by the Town of Antigonish. Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with our annual Santa Claus Parade! Join us for a magical evening of festive fun and cheer.
Details

TBA
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 6 PM

Parade entries line up on Fairview Street. The parade leaves Fairview and turns onto James Street and then onto West Street to Main Street, up Church Street, and ending at Antigonish Market Square.

Sherbrooke Village Parade of Lights

Organized by Sherbrooke Village
Details

Friday, November 28, 2025

through Sherbrooke Village, beginning at Village parking lot.

Spryfield Santa Claus Parade

Organized by the Spryfield and District Business Commission.
Details

November 30, 2025 | 2 PM

Starting at Punch Bowl, down Herring Cove Road to Spryfield Mall

Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Truro

Organized by the Downtown Truro Partnership. This year’s parade theme is Jingle All The Way!
Details

November 23, 2025 | 4 PM

Downtown Truro

Sydney Santa Claus Parade

Sydney Business Community. This year The Sydney Santa Claus Parade is being presented by Greenfoot Energy Soltions and the Sydney Business Community, and you know what that means? Not only will Santa’s sleigh be fuelled by Reindeer Power, but also the love that comes from the business community and supporting local.
Details

November 30, 2025 | 2:30 PM

Sydney

North of Smokey Parade of Lights

Join us for our Annual Parade of Lights!
Details

November 29, 2025

Ingonish Beach Cabot Trail – Beginning at Ingonish Outdoor Rink, ending at Keltic Lodge.

Village of Pugwash annual Christmas Parade

Get ready to celebrate the magic of the season! Join us for the 2nd Annual Christmas Parade in the Village of Pugwash. This year’s theme is “A Traditional Christmas”. Details

Friday, December 5, 2025 | 6:30 PM

The parade will begin on Church Street, continue to Victoria Street, head up Water Street, and finish on King Street.