Plan Ahead! Santa is Coming to Vaughan on Nov. 29

Parade route, road closures, parking and more

The City of Vaughan is hard at work preparing for Santa’s arrival in Vaughan – and that includes temporary day-of-parade road closures to clear the way for his sleigh. The City is sharing everything you need to know so you can plan ahead before he lands.

Date and time

Mark your calendar for the City of Vaughan’s Santafest Parade on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 1:30 p.m. This FREE, family-friendly celebration will feature Christmas floats, marching bands, live performers and a special appearance by Old Saint Nick. 

Parade route and timing

The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. 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.).

Road closures

Temporary road closures will be in place that day to support a safe and enjoyable parade for everyone. Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation! 

The following roads will be temporarily impacted on Sunday, Nov. 29:

• 7 a.m. to the end of the parade (5:30 p.m. latest)
  • Local traffic only
    • Springside Road – Between Jane Street and Parktree Drive
  • Closure
    • Springside Road – Between Parktree Drive and Tracie Court
    • Melville Avenue – Between Springside Road and Hawker Road
    • Melville Avenue – Between Springside Road to the parking lot entrance of Maple High School
• 12:30 p.m. to the end of the parade (5:30 p.m. latest)
  • Closure
    • Melville Avenue – Springside Road to Major Mackenzie Drive
    • Major Mackenzie Drive – Melville Avenue to Peter Rupert Avenue

Roads will reopen after the parade once deemed safe by emergency services.

During the closure of Major Mackenzie Drive, signage will be in place to guide motorists through the detour route via Jane Street, Teston Road, Keele Street and McNaughton Road 
(east of Cranston Park Avenue).

Day-of FREE 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.)

• Maple Creek Public School (210 Hawker Rd.)

• 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.)

Parking restrictions

• Residents who live on Barrhill Road, Marlott Road, Sherbourne Drive, Swanage Drive and Oakdale Road
  • There will be temporary closures to keep these roads clear for shuttle buses transporting parade participants
  • “No Parking” signs will be installed on these streets on Saturday, Nov. 28 and removed after the parade ends on Sunday, Nov. 29.

• Residents with driveways impacted by road closures
  • To help minimize the impact of the road closures and maintain access to your vehicle, you will be permitted to park on nearby City streets not impacted by closures and be exempt from the three-hour parking restriction on this day. All other parking violations, such as blocking fire hydrants and resident driveways, and parking within nine metres of an intersection, will be enforced.

Noise and safety

During the parade, there will be music and other sounds associated with the celebration. 
York Regional Police and City of Vaughan By-law Enforcement staff will be present throughout the event to help ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.

Bring a toy

The City is holding its 17th annual Toy Drive in support of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish and will be collecting toys during the parade. Please consider bringing an unwrapped gift to donate. Santa’s elves will be on hand to collect them. 

For questions or more information about the City’s Santafest Parade, please contact Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or service@vaughan.ca, or visit vaughan.ca/santafest. You can also email santafest@vaughan.ca with any questions.

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