Toronto Santa Claus Parade, Annual Christmas parade in downtown Toronto, Canada
The Santa Claus Parade features over 30 decorated floats, 18 marching bands, and costumed performers traveling through the city streets of Toronto.
The parade originated in 1905 when the Eaton's department store initiated it as a promotional event, marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations in Toronto.
The parade brings together more than 700,000 spectators from different communities to celebrate the winter season with live performances and festive decorations.
The parade route extends from Christie Pits Park through Koreatown and the Annex, continuing south through Queen's Park before ending at St. Lawrence Market.
Television networks broadcast this winter celebration to millions of Canadian households, making it the largest Santa Claus parade in North America.
Creator: Eaton's
GPS coordinates: 43.71525,-79.52448
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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