The holiday season is upon us, and Santa is making his way through the Southern Georgian Bay area once again. Each community has its own unique way of celebrating, and these parades are a wonderful way to take in the lights, music, and small-town magic that make this region so special. Here’s a look at when and where you can catch the festivities this year:
Angus Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Route: Parade begins at Peacekeepers Park on Commerce Road, and will head south along Mill Street, concluding at the Angus Recreation Centre where you will find Santa & refreshments.
https://www.essatownship.on.ca/news-notices/angus-santa-claus-parade-angus-christmas-tree-lighting/
Collingwood Santa Claus Parade
Date: Friday, November 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Route: The parade begins lighting up the town at the intersection of Hume & Hurontario Streets before proceeding north along Hurontario Street and concluding at First Street. Downtown Collingwood comes alive for the annual Christmas Season Launch, complete with the Santa Claus Parade, carolers, live entertainment, and the official lighting of the town tree.
https://collingwooddowntown.com/events/christmas-season-launch-featuring-santa-claus-parade-3/
Creemore Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Route: The parade will pass through Creemore, beginning at the Arena & Legion parking lot; travelling along Mill Street, Edward, and Mary Streets.
https://www.clearview.ca/news-events-meetings/events-calendar/creemore-santa-claus-parade-1
Elmvale Santa Claus Parade
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Theme: All I Want for Christmas
Route: The parade will begin at Huronia Centennial Elementary School, located at 28 Simcoe Street, and proceed through downtown Elmvale.
https://www.facebook.com/events/elmvale-ontario/elmvale-lions-club-santa-claus-parade/1172469301431418/
Meaford Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 5:15 PM
Hosted by the Meaford Kinsmen’s Club, the parade is part of the “Christmas On The Bay” celebrations, which feature a holiday market, live entertainment, and plenty of festive cheer downtown.
https://christmasonthebay.ca/events-program/
Midland Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Theme: The Sights and Sounds of Christmas
Route: Beginning at the Little Lake Park King Street entrance and travelling down to Bay Street
Presented by the Midland Civitan Club.
https://www.facebook.com/events/town-of-midland/midland-ontario-civitan-club-santa-claus-parade-2025/1333979890860489/
Owen Sound Santa Claus Parade
Date: Friday, November 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Theme: Memory Lane – A Trip Back to 1945
Route: The parade proceeds south along 2nd Avenue East, beginning at Metro, then continues to 8th Street East and east to 3rd Avenue East. Brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound.
https://owensoundsantaparade.com/
Stayner Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Route: Beginning at Station Park, travelling west along Highway 26 to Airport Road, then south on Airport Road, finishing at the old Foodland.
https://www.clearview.ca/news-events-meetings/events-calendar/stayner-santa-claus-parade-1
Thornbury Olde Fashioned Christmas
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Theme: Olde Fashioned Christmas
Thornbury’s all-day celebration features an Olde Fashioned Christmas theme, with live music, local shopping, activities, and plenty of holiday spirit throughout the village.
https://www.thornbury.ca/events
Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Route: The parade begins at Dunkerron Avenue and ending at the RecPlex (1724 Mosley Street)
https://explorewasagabeach.com/event/santa-claus-parade-2/
Bundle up, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy the season as Santa makes his way through our beautiful Southern Georgian Bay communities.
