NEW DATE: City of Vaughan’s Santafest Parade now happening on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.
Please note the new date: the City of Vaughan’s Santafest Parade will now take place on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. Please update your calendars and plan accordingly!
This FREE, family-friendly celebration will feature Christmas floats, marching bands, live performers and a special appearance by Old Saint Nick.
The parade will begin at 2 p.m., starting at the intersection of Springside Road and Melville Avenue, travelling north on Melville Avenue, then east on Major Mackenzie Drive, ending at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.).
Roads along the parade route will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 30 from 12:30 p.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m. Residences and businesses located on these roads will be impacted. Signage will be in place to guide traffic through detour routes.
Want to participate in the parade – there’s still time to sign up! Schools, community groups, sports teams and businesses interested in participating in this year’s parade with floats, marching bands, walking groups or mascots now have until Friday, Nov. 14 to register.
You can also support this magical celebration as a sponsor or volunteer along the route. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, email santafest@vaughan.ca. Those interested in volunteering must complete the application form.
Plan your day-of parking
Thinking ahead to the big day? Park-and-walk options will be available along the route at the following parking lot locations:
Blessed Trinity Catholic Elementary School (230 Hawker Rd.)
Joseph A. Gibson Public School (50 Naylon St.)
Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.)
Michael Cranny Elementary School (155 Melville Ave.)
St. David Catholic Elementary School (240 Killian Rd.)
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School (1 St. Joan of Arc Ave.)
The return of this festive tradition comes following Council support of a Member’s Resolution brought forward by Mayor Steven Del Duca in November 2024 requesting City staff oversee the planning, organization and execution of annual Santafest Parades beginning in 2025.
To learn more about the City’s Santafest Parade, visit vaughan.ca/santafest. You can also email santafest@vaughan.ca with any questions.
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