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Santa Claus Parades Across Ottawa & Eastern Ontario

By Anil Jhalli, City News November 17, 2022

For the first time since 2019 the in-person Santa Claus parades are back! Below you will find a list of the parades, dates, and website links for more information. 

Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade

The Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade is set for Sunday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit here

Huntley Santa Claus Parade

The Huntley Community Association's 13th annual Santa Claus Parade on Dec 10. The parade starts at 6.p.m  from the Diefenbunker Museum. 

The event supports the West Carleton Food Access Centre. 

Visit here for more information. 

Orléans - Santa's Parade of Lights

Santa's Parade of Lights is set for Saturday, Nov. 26 in Orléans.

The parade will travel along St. Joseph Boulevard starting at 6 p.m.

Click here for more information.

Ottawa - Help Santa Toy Parade 

The 53rd Help Santa Toy Parade hosted by the Ottawa Professional Firefighters Association is set for Saturday, Nov. 19. 

It starts at Ottawa City Hall at 11 a.m., head west on Laurier Avenue, and then south on Bank Street to Lansdowne Park.

Visit here for more information. 

Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade

The sixth annual Riverside South Toy Mountain Parade is happening on Nov. 26.

The event supports the Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign and begins at 11 a.m.

For more information, click here.

Stittsville Parade of Lights

Stittsville's Christmas event is taking place on Dec. 3 starting at 6 p.m.

Click here for more information.

Parades across eastern Ontario

Almonte Santa Claus Parade

The parade is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.

The theme this year is Christmas movies.

For more information, visit here

Arnprior Santa Claus Parade

The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 26 beginning at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit here.

Brockville Santa Claus Parade

The event us happening on Saturday, Nov. 26.

For more information, click here.

Carleton Place Santa Claus Parade

The Carleton Place Santa Claus Parade is Saturday, Nov. 26 and starts at 5 p.m. at the Carleton Place High School. 

For more information on the parade, click here.

Clarence-Rockland Parade of Lights

The Clarence-Rockland Parade of Lights is set for Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Cornwall Santa Claus Parade

The event is happening on Saturday, Nov. 19 abd starts at 5 p.m. from the St. Lawrence Intermediate School on Second Street East, west to Augustus Street.

The theme for the 51st Cornwall Santa Claus Parade is, "Christmas – past, present and future."

Visit here for more information. 

Hawkesbury Santa Claus Parade

The Hawkesbury Santa Claus Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Kemptville Santa Claus Parade

The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the North Grenville District High School.

For more information, click here.

North Dundas Parade of Lights

The parade starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 in Winchester and starts at the North Dundas Municipal building.  t

For more information visit here

Pakenham Santa Claus Parade

The Pakenham Santa Claus parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit mississippimills.ca.

Pembroke's Santa Claus Parade of Lights

The Pembroke Santa Claus parade is set for Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m.

The theme for this year's parade is Retro Christmas.

Visit here for more information. 

Perth Santa Claus Parade

The Perth Santa Claus Parade is Saturday, Dec. 3 and starts at The Factory on Sunset Boulevard at 5 p.m. 

The theme is 'Christmas Under the Sea'.

For more information, visit here

Petawawa Santa Claus Parade

The Petawawa Santa Claus Parade is Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

Visit here for more information. 

Prescott's Light up the Night Christmas Parade

The Prescott Fire Department is hosting 'Light Up the Night' on Friday, Nov. 18.

The parade begins at South Grenville District High School at 7 p.m.

More information can be found here