Toronto Santa Claus Parades

Ho Ho Ho, it's parade season in Downtown TO!  

Looking for suggestions?  Here's our list of holiday parades that are great weekend outings to get in the spirit across the city:

Toronto Santa Claus Parade

November 17, 2013  12:30 (but arrive & find your spot early, its crowded)

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What better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Toronto’s merriest of tradtions, the 109^th Annual Santa Claus Parade.  Click here for the parade website, complete with all info about the parade, directions, tips and even an app to track Santa’s arrival.  

Crowds and wait a bit much for your little ones?  Catch the parade on CTV stations on Nov 17^th from 4:30-6:30pm.  

Make it a tradition – lay out some blankets, brew up some hot cocoa, write your Xmas cards or make holiday decorations and enjoy the show!  Follow momstown through the holiday season for fun activity ideas!

Hampers Santa Claus Parade

Sunday November 24, 2013  1pm

East End - Runs west along Kingston Rd from Vic Park to Walter

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Followed by a holiday celebration at host Community Centre 55 with activities, music, photos with Santa.

Etobicoke Lakeshore Christmas Parade

Saturday December 7, 2013  10am

Starts at Dwight Ave. (1 block west of Royal York), travels west along Lakeshore Blvd. W., ends @ Thirty Sixth St. (Just before Browns Line)

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As one of Toronto’s biggest community holiday parades, it requires many volunteers to make it happen, if you would like to help, click here

34^th Weston Santa Claus Parade

West End - Sunday December 1, 2013  2pm

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A great tradition in the city’s North West, this great parade features lots of bands, floats, holiday cheer and support in the community and of course Santa himself.   Get there early, the sidewalks are packed!