St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade

Once again, Jolly Old St. Nick will be making an early stop in the Garden City when the 10th Annual St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade marches into downtown St. Catharines on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
It's guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of families from all across Niagara.

Be sure to join us for the post party at Market Square for a visit with Santa. Free activities for the whole family. In partnership with Community Care, please bring a food donation.

Dress warmly and bring the entire family to celebrate the holiday season. It's guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of families from all across Niagara.

Parade Route

The parade starts at the corner of Lake Street and William Street, proceeds to St. Paul Street, down St. Paul, left on James Street to King Street and ends at Market Square.

View a Map of the Parade Route

Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable foods, hats and mittens from spectators along the parade route for Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.

Canada Post will also be collecting your letters to Santa along the parade route for their 'Santa Letter Writing Program.' Please be sure to include your return address when writing to Santa.

Join Us

If your group would like to be a part of this year's parade, please fill out the parade application form or call Jan Bechard, Market and Event Co-ordinator. There is no entry fee.  

Download the Santa Claus Parade Application

Meet the Sponsors

Special Thanks to the St. Catharines Downtown Association, Tim Hortons and Sun Media.