Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 16 at 4pm

Santa Claus Parade, presented by Ontario Power Generation and Niagara Peninsula Energy | 4:00 p.m.
As always, the parade will feature bands, floats, characters, performers and, of course, Santa Claus! See below for the official route. The parade will run rain or shine.

A big thank you to the University of Niagara Falls Canada for sponsoring Santa’s Sleigh in the parade.

Niagara Health Foundation Tree Lighting | 5:15 p.m.
Immediately following the parade, the Niagara Health Foundation Tree Lighting will take place in Centennial Square at City Hall. Sponsored by Alectra, the tree lighting officially kicks off the Niagara Health Foundation’s annual Celebration of Lights to raise funds for urgently needed equipment at our local hospitals. Free cookies will be handed out, courtesy of Hodgson Custom Rolling.

Santa Claus Meet & Greet, presented by Niagara Helicopters | 5:30 p.m. immediately following the tree lighting
After the tree lighting, at approximately 5:30 p.m., residents are invited to remain in Centennial Square for a meet & greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, presented by Niagara Helicopters. The event will feature live entertainment, hot chocolate, food trucks and more!

Holiday Cookie Giveaway, presented by Hodgson Custom Rolling Inc. | 5:30 p.m. immediately following the tree lighting
Free cookies will be handed out, courtesy of Hodgson Custom Rolling Inc., while quantities last.

Festive Lighting & Decorations, presented by Beam Power & Utilities Ltd.
Festive Lighting on Queen Street will be installed by Beam Power and Utilities Ltd.

Route & Road Closures 
The parade will commence on Victoria Avenue at Armoury Street, heading northbound on Victoria to Valley Way. The route will veer from Valley Way onto Queen Street, ending at Centennial Square in front of City Hall.