Original Santa Clause Parade - Banner

The Original Santa Claus Parade with GO

Original Santa Clause Parade - Banner

The Original Santa Claus Parade with GO

The Original Santa Claus Parade with GO

Published: Nov 13, 2024

Parade starts at 12:30 pm - November 24, 2024

Downtown Toronto (Closest GO Station: Union Station)

Embark on a jolly journey with GO Transit to The Original Santa Claus Parade, where the magic of the holidays begins! Celebrating 120 years of holiday magic in Toronto—bigger and more festive than ever! Kickstart your festive day at Christie Pits with a pre-parade party offering free milk, cookies, hot drinks, and a fun surprise stage show for the kids! Then, explore the enchanting surprises at Queen’s Park North. Finally, secure your spot along the 6km parade route to catch the magical arrival of Santa. Let GO Transit be your sleigh this season, bringing you right to the heart of the parade without a hitch, so you can focus on making merry memories and enjoying the spectacle!

On Sunday. Nov. 24, the annual Santa Claus Parade will return to Toronto with floats, bands, marchers, the Celebrity Clowns and of course Mrs. Claus and Santa himself!

To get you there with ease, we’ve adjusted the train schedule on the Milton Line.

If you’re travelling eastbound to Union Station, we’ve added a train departing Milton GO at 11 a.m., arriving at Union Station at 12:03 p.m.

If you’re travelling westbound from Union Station, we’ve added a train departing Union Station at 5:25 p.m., arriving at Milton GO at 6:25 p.m.

Regular service will run on the Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, Stouffville and Barrie lines.

For easier travel this year, take advantage of Ontario’s One Fare and only pay once by tapping with your PRESTO, credit or debit card.

Kids 12 and under ride GO for free!

The Santa Claus Parade in downtown Toronto is a holiday classic.

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