#FIRSTLOOK: 122ND ORIGINAL SANTA CLAUS PARADE RETURNS NOVEMBER 22, 2026

The Magic Returns: 122nd Original Santa Claus Parade Unveils New Route for 2026

New floats, beloved favourites and festive surprises await as the countdown begins to Parade Day on November 22

WHO & WHAT:

Now in its 122nd uninterrupted year, the Original Santa Claus Parade continues bring generations of Canadians together, from families experiencing the excitement for the first time to those celebrating a cherished holiday tradition. A spectacular celebration of community, creativity and holiday spirit, the Parade welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds and faiths.

Returning Sunday, November 22, 2026, with a new route, the Parade is expected to draw more than 750,000 spectators to the streets of Toronto with several thousands more joining the festivities nationwide through broadcasts on Citytv and Citytv+ and a YouTube livestream.

Behind the wonder of the Original Santa Claus Parade is a dedicated team of elf-artists who work year-round designing, building and hand-painting the spectacular larger-than-life floats that have delighted generations of Canadians.

This year’s Parade will feature 23 floats, including exciting new additions from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Circle K, Flair Airlines, Jollibee, Jumanji: Open World, LEGO Canada, Playdium, Super Simple, and Tim Hortons. Beloved favourites such as Mother Goose, the ever-popular Celebrity Clowns, colourful marching bands and talented performers will add to the festive spectacle.

Despite rising costs and economic challenges, the Parade remains free for all to enjoy, made possible through the generous support of corporate sponsors, individual donors, the government of Ontario and the City of Toronto. A cherished Canadian tradition, it continues to be North America’s largest children’s parade and Canada’s largest outdoor entertainment event.

SPONSORS FOR THIS YEAR’S SANTA CLAUS PARADE:

This year’s dedicated supporters include:
Santa’s Partners: McDonald’s Restaurants, LEGO Canada, Jumanji: Open World, Desjardins, Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire, Metro, Jollibee, Playdium, Nutella, Flair Airlines, Circle K, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Casa Loma, John Deere, Premier Equipment, Super Simple, Toronto Hydro, Ambient Mechanical, Fitzrovia
Santa’s Auto Sponsor: Volkswagen Canada
Santa’s Community Partners: Branded Cities, City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, GO Transit, Edery & Lord Communications, INNOCEAN Canada, Siphon Strategy, Thomson Terminals Limited, Citytv, 98.1 CHFI, Toronto Star

Several fundraising initiatives continue to support the Parade’s long-term sustainability, including: collectible Parade
merchandise, the Holly Jolly Fun Run, which will once again lead the Parade with a record number of participants and the fan-favourite 50/50 raffle which will be available at 5050santa.com as of November 4, 2026.

On Parade day, viewers at home will be able to watch the Original Santa Claus Parade live on Citytv and Citytv+. The broadcast will be hosted by Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese, Tim Bolen, Rick Campanelli, and Stella Acquisto who will bring
all the action from the parade route to fans across the country. More details on the live broadcast time of the Original Santa Claus Parade to be announced in the coming weeks. As Toronto’s Christmas Music Station, 98.1 CHFI will also have live radio coverage
of the Parade for listeners at home or on the go, hosted by Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia.

For further information about the Original Santa Claus Parade, please visit:
https://thesantaclausparade.com.