Ottawa Christmas Parades 2022 - Ottawa Area Santa Claus Parades
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Christmas parade season is in full swing, but if you missed the first few, don’t despair - there is plenty of the jolly season left to go and multiple parades to enjoy for weeks to come! Check out some of the Parade of Lights, Christmas Parade, Santa Claus Parade events throughout Ottawa and the surrounding area!
Aylmer Santa Claus Parade
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Saturday, November 26, 6pm
Starts at Rue Principale, near Rue Front
This year marks the return of the traditional Aylmer Santa Claus Parade, pivoting from the previous year’s stationary parade. Running since 1994, especially with the addition of the Christmas Market in 2014 for the 20th anniversary of the parade, which still runs today!
Santa’s Parade of Lights
Saturday, November 26th, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
St-Joseph Blvd. Orleans
Hosted by the Ottawa Professional Firefighters Association, you can catch this glowing display along St-Joseph, Blvd. in Orleans. Toys and cash donations will be collected by firefighters along the route. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Santa’s Parade of Lights and there will be on-site entertainment at the judging site (St-Joseph & Orleans Blvd) leading up to parade time.
Arnprior Santa Claus Parade
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Saturday, November 26, 6:00
Starts at No Frills Parking Lot
After two years of a drive-by Santa event, the Arnprior Santa Claus Parade is back in full swing! With an estimated 50 floats taking park and volunteers on foot to hand out treats to spectators, this family event is well worth the drive from Ottawa! Following the parade, Santa will visit the legion to say hello to all of the children and even hand out treat bags!
Carleton Place Santa Claus Parade
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Saturday, November 26th at 5 pm
Starts at Carleton Place High School
With this year’s theme of “Movies of Christmas”, floats are sure to delight children of all ages and fill the streets with nostalgia! Because of construction on Central Bridge, the parade will take a different route than usual, so be sure to check the website for the updated route as well as a list of municipal parking sites for those who are not close enough to walk.
Russell Santa Parade
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Sunday, November 27, 1:00
Starts at St Thomas Aquinas CHS
The Russell Fire Department and the Russell Lions Club team up for this annual spectacle and will collect food and cash donations for the Russell Township Food Bank. The parade has a new ending location this year, so expect Mr. & Mrs. Clause to enter Russell High School following the parade.
Stittsville Parade of Lights
https://www.stittsvilleva.com/parade/
Saturday, December 3rd at 6 pm to 8 pm
Stittsville Main St.
A community favourite in Stittsville, this parade attracts thousands of spectators each year, so make sure you arrive early if you have little ones who might need a front row seat! Following the parade and the arrival of the man in red, head on over to the Village Square Park for the annual lighting, hot chocolate, cookies, and even a visit with Santa himself!
Richmond Village Santa Claus Parade
http://richmondvillage.ca/event/santa-parade/
December 3, 2022, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Richmond Fairgrounds, 6121 Perth St, Richmond
This year, Richmond continues the new tradition of a drive through parade at the Richmond Fair Grounds. Floats will remain stationary as spectators drive through the fairgrounds, so bring your hot cocoa and Christmas music to enjoy as you roll through this alternative parade!
Pakenham Santa Claus Parade
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Saturday December 3, 1:00-2:00
Stewart Community Centre & Grounds
112 McFarlane Street, Pakenham
During this Christmas Movie themed parade, The Pakenham & District Civitan Club will be collecting donations for the Lanark County Food Bank enroute. Floats start their route at the Steweart Community Centre and loop twice through the downtown core. As an added bonus, the Civitan Club will also provide hot chocolate and hot dogs to parade-goers!
Almonte Christmas Night Parade
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Sunday, December 4th, 5:30
Beginning at the John Levi Community Centre on Bridge Street
Make your way to Arnprior as they light up the night with glowing Christmas movie floats! The Almonte Scouts will be on hand, collecting donations of cash and non-perishable food for The Hunger Stop. Plan for tasty treats as well, as Almonte Lions Club will provide hotdogs and hot chocolate!
Carp Santa Claus Parade
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December 10 6:00pm
Parade route starts at The Diefenbunker, 3911 Carp Road, and follows Carp Road.
Moving to a nighttime parade instead of their traditional afternoon parade, Santa and friends will make their way down Carp Rd from the Diefenbunker, this time with lights! Thanks to the hard work of the Huntley Community Association, dozens of floats will participate and volunteers will be on hand to collect donations for the West Carleton Food Access Centre.
Lanark Village Santa Claus Parade
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Sunday, December 10 1:00-2:00pm
Lanark & District Civitan Club
Following its traditional route, beginning at the Lanark & District Civitan Club, this year’s Lanark Village Santa Claus Parade will be made up of floats with a ‘The Night Before Christmas’ theme. Following the parade, you can make your way to the Maple Grove Public school gym for a meet and greet with Santa!
Help Santa Toy Parade
http://toyparade.ca/
One of Ottawa's most popular Christmas parades, this spectacle has firefighters collecting donations of toys and cash along the parade route for families. In need. Although the parade has already passed for this year, you can still make donations via the Toy Parade website or at any Ottawa Fire Station until mid-December.
