As the holiday season draws near, communities across Peterborough and the Kawarthas are gearing up for one of the most magical traditions of the year: the Santa Claus parades! These festive events bring together families, friends, and neighbors, filling the streets with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and holiday spirit. Whether you're a long-time resident or visiting for the season, attending a parade is the perfect way to kick off your celebrations and catch a glimpse of Santa himself. In this guide, we’ll share where and when you can experience these joyful parades across the region, so mark your calendars and get ready for some holiday cheer!

Buckhorn Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM
• More Information: Visit the Buckhorn District Lions Club website.

Lindsay Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM
• More Information: For parade details and route information, visit the Lindsay Santa Claus Parade website.

Fenelon Falls Santa Day Parade

• Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM
• More Information: Check out the schedule of events at the Fenelon Falls Santa Day website.
• Parade Notes: Fenelon Falls goes all out with a Santa Day event. From 11:00 AM there are various downtown activities. The parade takes place in the evening, from 5:00-6:00 PM. And then a 6:00 PM there’s a fireworks display over the falls.

Norwood Santa Clause Parade

• Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Time: 7pm
• More Information: Check out the schedule of events at the Norwood Santa Claus Parade
• Parade Notes: Theme is Rock Around the Christmas Tree Royal Bank Staff will be walking in the parade
  picking up letters to Santa. They will have Royal Bank Hockey Jerseys on.  

Douro-Dummer Santa Clause Parade

• Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Time: 5pm
• More Information: Check out the schedule of events at Douro-Dummer Santa Parade 
• Parade Notes: This years theme is Love, light and Peace.  Tree Lighting Ceremony to follow

Apsley Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM
• More Information: Visit the Township of North Kawartha Special Events page.
• Parade Notes: The parade will end at the North Kawartha Community Centre, where there will be hot chocolate, coffee, and tea, loot bags for kids 10 and under, and a visit from Santa.

Omemee Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Saturday, December 7th 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM
• More Information: Visit the Omemee Santa Claus Parade 
• Parade Notes: This parade starts at Scott Young School with Christmas tree lighting in the evening

49^th Annual Peterborough Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024
• Time: 4:45 PM
• More Information: The theme this year will be Rockin’ Christmas! 

Millbrook Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024
• Time: 1pm
• More Information: Parade starts at Millbrook Christian Assembly.  More info at Millbrook Santa Parade

Bobcaygeon Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM
• More Information: The parade will be followed by a Super Nova Firework Show at 6:30 PM at Beach Park. Visit the Events page on the Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce website for more parade details.

Keene Santa Claus Parade

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 10am
• More Information: For more information at Keene Santa Parade .

Enjoy!!!