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Santa Claus Parade

  • Eagle Street and Main Street Canada (map)

Date: Saturday November 16, 2024

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Location: Eagle Street and Main Street 

Details: 

Welcome Santa Claus to Newmarket at our annual Santa Claus Parade. 

Bundle up and bring your family and friends to see the festive holiday floats followed by our special guest - jolly Old St. Nick.

Please remember to bring your letter to Santa to be picked up by Canada Post and your non-perishable food item to be collected for the Newmarket Food Pantry.

Parade Float Applications (NOW AVAILABLE): 

Please click here to review, download and complete this years 2024 Santa Claus Parade Float Applicaiton.

  • The Float Application deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

  • Only the first 50 applications will be accepted.

  • Applications recieved after Friday, November 1, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. will not be considered. 


Volunteer Opportunities (NOW AVAILABLE):

Please click here to review and sign up for this years 2024 Santa Claus Parade Volunteer Opportunities. 

The Santa Claus Parade Committee is looking for responsible high school students to participate in the parade as Costume Characters and elves as well as adults (ages 18+) to volunteer as Parade Marshals. 

Santa Claus Parade Committee - Members Needed:

The Santa Claus Parade Committee is looking for dedicated and hard working Newmarket community members who would be interested in volunteering their time to fullfill the vacancy of Treasurer or Band Coordinator.  

Please click on both the Treasurer and Band Coordinator drop downs below to learn more about each position. 

If interested or if you have any questions, please contact the Santa Claus Parade Committee by email at nmktsanta@gmail.com


Letters to Santa: 

Attendees are encouraged to bring their letters for Santa as members of Canada Post and the Parade Marshalls will be walking throughout the parade, collecting letters, to then be mailed out to the North Pole for jolly Old St. Nick to see.  

Food Donations -  Newmarket Food Pantry

Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items with them to the parade with all donations going to the Newmarket Food Pantry. 


Parade Route: 

The parade starts at the corner of Eagle Street and Lorne Avenue, proceeds East on Eagle Street to Main Street, continues North on Main Street to finish at Ontario Street. 


Road Closure Notice: 

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Cane Parkway / Lorne Avenue from William Roe Boulevard to Lorne Avenue. 

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Andrew Street from Dennie Avenue to Ellen Street.

  • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Eagle Street / Water Street from Helmer Avenue to Prospect Street.

  • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Main Street from Water Street to Davis Drive.

Disclaimer:

Please note: The information provided for this event is sourced from an external website. While we strive to keep the details accurate, we cannot guarantee any changes or updates. For the most current and accurate information, please verify all details directly with the event organizer or the original source.

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Earlier Event: November 10
Remembrance Day in Newmarket
Later Event: November 21
United Way Holiday Market