This night time parade is full of magic, with beautifully decorated floats, incredible marching bands and a few special guests including the Jolly man-in-red himself. Remember to bring your letters for Santa as Canada Post will be out collecting them before the parade begins.
Road Closure – Details & Map
Please see below for complete road closure details.
- Yonge Street (Y.R. #1) will be temporarily closed to through traffic from St. John’s Side Road to Henderson Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Note: East and westbound Wellington Street at Yonge Street will be open until 5 p.m.
- Northbound Yonge Street (Y.R. #1) will be temporarily closed to through traffic between Industrial Parkway South to Henderson Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Old Yonge Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic (southbound only) from St. John’s Side Road to Twelve Oaks Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Note: Northbound Old Yonge Street will be open for through traffic.
- Batson Drive will be closed between Yonge Street and Spruce Street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wellington Street will be temporarily closed to local traffic only between Bathurst Street and Industrial Parkway from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Engelhard Drive will be temporarily closed to local traffic only between Edward Street and Industrial Parkway from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.
- Edward Street will be temporarily closed between Yonge Street and south of Englehard Drive from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Allaura Boulevard will be temporarily closed between Yonge Street and Edward Street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If you require any accommodations for accessing and viewing the parade, please email our Special Events Team. Any information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially. If you are interested in an accessible viewing location, please reach out in advance as there are limited spaces available.

