The Parade 

We’re thrilled to share that this year, we’re back on TV on Citytv and streaming on Citytv+, bringing the magic of the parade straight into your living room. As we mark our 122nd year, we invite you to keep this proud tradition alive—please consider making a tax-deductible donation via  CanadaHelps to help us continue the celebration for years to come.


Whether you’ll be lining the streets or watching from the comfort of home, we can’t wait for you to join us.


Huge thanks to our amazing 2026 sponsors, volunteers, staff, and entire community—without you, this celebration wouldn’t be possible. Let’s make this year’s parade the most joyful yet!

November 22, 2026

 In Person @ 12:30PM EST

On Citytv @ 2:00PM EST

Santa claus is riding in a sleigh pulled by reindeer
Santa claus is riding in a sleigh pulled by reindeer

  • Support The Parade

    Tax Deductible Via Canada Helps: Donate Now

  • Parade Lineup

    In addition to our fabulous hosts, beautiful floats, and special guests, last year's parade featured amazing holiday music and entertainment by some of the greatest groups around. Join us in thanking the following bands:


    Queen's University Band

    North Toronto Collegiate Institute

    Attica Senior High School Marching Band

    St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Secondary School

    Banda Do Senhor Santo Cristo of Toronto

    Ridley College Cadet Corps Band #162

    University of Western Ontario Marching Band

    Mariachi Los Gallos from Canada

    McMaster Marching Band

    Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad

    Salvation Army Band

    Philippine Heritage Band

    Gayly Forward

    Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra

    Malvern Collegiate Institute

    De La Salle Oaklands

    Burlington Teen Tour Band

    And more

2026 Road Closures

Road From To Start Time End Time
Queens Park Charles St Bloor St 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
Bloor St W Dovercourt Ossington 11:30 AM 2:30 PM
Bloor St W Ossington Ave (E/S) Clinton St 7:00 AM 2:30 PM
Christie St Bloor St Barton Ave 7:00 AM 2:30 PM
Bloor St Clinton St. Church St. 9:30 AM 4:00 PM
Yonge St. Cumberland St Adelaide St E 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
Richmond St Victoria St Simcoe St 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
University Ave Queen St Front St 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Wellington St W Simcoe St Yonge St 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
Wellington St E Yonge St Church St. 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Bay St Queen St Lake Shore Blvd 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
Yonge St Adelaide St W Lake Shore Blvd 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
Front St W Simcoe St Sherbourne St (W/S) 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
Jarvis St King St Lake Shore Blvd 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
Avenue Rd Davenport Rd Bloor St W 9:30 AM 6:00 PM
Bay St Cumberland St Charles St W 11:30 AM 6:00 PM
Bathurst St Lennox St London St 12:00pm 3:00pm
Spadina Ave Sussex Ave Lowther Ave 12:00pm 3:00pm
St George St Sussex Ave Prince Arthur Ave 10:30am 3:00pm
Wellesley St E Church St Bay St 11:00am 5:00pm
College Church St Bay St 11:00am 5:00pm
Dundas Church St Bay St 11:00am 5:00pm
Gerrard Church St Bay St 11:00am 5:00pm
York St Richmond St Front St 11:00am 6:00pm
Adelaide St Simcoe St York St 11:00am 6:00pm
King St W Simcoe St York St 11:00am 6:00pm
Church St King St The Esplanade 11:00am 7:00pm

MR & MRS CLAUS

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Mr and Mrs. Claus take time out of their busy schedule to make the trip out from the North Pole to bring smiles to everyone along the route!

INCREDIBLE FLOATS

It takes us all year to bring you larger than life, colourful floats. Nothing is better than seeing them live and in person!

SIGHTS & SOUNDS

Enjoy the sounds of world-class marching bands and music ensembles as they perform the soundtrack to the holiday season.

A line drawing of a statue of liberty holding a flag.

2026 Band Lineup

In addition to our fabulous hosts, beautiful floats, and special guests, the 2025 parade featured amazing holiday music and entertainment by some of the greatest groups around.  Join us in thanking the bands who joined us in 2025:


Queens University Pipes and Drums Band

North Toronto Collegiate Institute

Attica Senior High School Marching Band

St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Secondary School

Banda Do Senhor Santo Cristo of Toronto

Ridley College Cadet Corps Band #162

University of Western Ontario Marching Band

Father Bressani Catholic High School Marching Band and Drumline

Mariachi Los Gallos from Canada

McMaster Marching Band

Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad

Salvation Army Band

Philippine Heritage Band

Gayly Forward

Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra

Malvern Collegiate Institute

De La Salle Oaklands

Burlington Teen Tour Band

And more.

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Donate Now

Please consider supporting the parade by making a tax deductible donation through CanadaHelps,

Donate Today

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