About this event
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade returns for its 122nd edition on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM ET. The Holly Jolly Fun Run leads the parade at 11:45 AM, and the parade will be broadcast live on Citytv and Citytv+.
The 2026 parade follows a new route. It starts at Christie Pits, 750 Bloor St. W., goes east on Bloor to Yonge, south to Richmond, west on Richmond, south on University, east on Wellington, south on Bay, and east on Front, finishing at St. Lawrence Market (Jarvis St.).
The parade features 23 floats and is free to watch along the route.
What to expect
The 122nd Toronto Santa Claus Parade, with the Holly Jolly Fun Run ahead of it, on a new 2026 route through downtown Toronto.
- 122nd edition of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade
- Holly Jolly Fun Run leads at 11:45 AM, parade starts at 12:30 PM ET
- New 2026 route from Christie Pits to St. Lawrence Market
- 23 floats
- Free to watch, and broadcast live on Citytv and Citytv+
How to watch
The parade is free to watch along the route, and it will also be broadcast live on Citytv and Citytv+. Arriving early is a good idea for a viewing spot along the new 2026 route.
Worth knowing before you go
- The 2026 route is new, starting at Christie Pits and finishing at St. Lawrence Market.
- The parade is free to watch.
- The Holly Jolly Fun Run leads at 11:45 AM, before the 12:30 PM ET start.
- If you cannot attend in person, watch live on Citytv or Citytv+.
Details verified against the official website of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade on November 12, 2026. Dates, hours and availability can change — please check the official site before you go. Canadafun.ca is not affiliated with the Toronto Santa Claus Parade.
