Where to See Santa This Year: Santa Claus Parades In Your City

Discover 2026 Santa Claus parade dates, routes, and nearby parking options with Indigo Neo.

Explore Santa Claus Parades in your city:

When is Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade?

Photo Credit: Santa Claus Parade Website

The Original Santa Claus Parade returns to Toronto on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Expect colourful floats, marching bands and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The event begins at 12:30 p.m., with the parade beginning at Christie Street and Bloor Street West and ending at Front Street and Jarvis Street.

What is the Toronto Santa Claus parade route, and which roads will close?

Where can I park for the Toronto Santa Claus Parade?

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When is Montréal’s Santa Claus Parade?

Photo Credit: CityTV News Montréal

The Défilé du père Noël is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, on boulevard René-Lévesque between rue Bishop and rue Saint-Urbain. The downtown parade brings together festive floats, performers, and holiday characters.

What is the Montréal parade route, and which roads will close?

Where can I park near Montréal’s Défilé du père Noël?

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When is Ottawa’s Help Santa Toy Parade?

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Ottawa’s Help Santa Toy Parade takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. The event supports Toy Mountain, helping provide toys to local families during the holidays.

Where does Ottawa’s parade start and end, and which roads will close?

Where can I park for Ottawa’s Help Santa Toy Parade?

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When is Winnipeg’s Santa Claus Parade?

Photo Credit: Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade Website

Winnipeg’s Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. Bundle up for an evening of illuminated floats and holiday celebrations downtown.

What is the Winnipeg Santa Claus parade route, and which roads will close?

The parade kicks off in downtown Winnipeg, beginning around the iconic intersection of Portage & Main and proceeding along Portage Avenue as it lights up for the holidays.


The homepage currently lists these closures:

  • From 11 a.m.: southbound Main Street between Portage Avenue and York Avenue.
  • From 2 p.m.: Portage Avenue between Main Street and Memorial; northbound Memorial between Portage and Broadway; southbound Memorial between St. Mary and Broadway.

Where can I park for Winnipeg’s Santa Claus Parade?

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When is Halifax’s Parade of Lights?

Photo Credit: Discover Halifax Website

The NS Power Holiday Parade of Lights takes place in downtown Halifax on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. Illuminated floats, festive music, and Santa’s arrival make this an evening outing to plan ahead for.

What is the Halifax parade route?

The route starts at the Cogswell Street roundabout, beside the Emera Oval and Citadel Community Centre. It travels south along Ahern Avenue, continues onto Bell Road and South Park Street, turns east onto Spring Garden Road, then left onto Barrington Street, finishing at George Street.

Cogswell Street between Robie Street and North Park Street will be closed for parade marshalling.

Where can I park for Halifax’s Parade of Lights?

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When is Greater Moncton’s Santa Claus Parade?

Photo Credit: 91.9 The Bend Website

The Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. This year’s theme is Festival of Lights. Bring food-bank donations and letters for Santa if you can.

What is the Moncton Santa Claus parade route?

Where can I park for the Moncton Santa Claus Parade?

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