Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade

Santa Claus Parade 2024 presented by Ontario Power Generation and Niagara Peninsula Energy | November 16, 4:00 p.m.
As always, the parade will feature bands, floats, characters, performers and, of course, Santa Claus! See below for the official route. The parade will run rain or shine.

Project SHARE will kick off our Parade by collecting food and monetary donations to support residents in need this holiday season!

A big thank you to the University of Niagara Falls, Canada, for sponsoring Santa’s Sleigh.

Helping make the downtown more festive, lighting and decorations on Queen Street will be installed by Beam Power and Utilities Ltd.

Niagara Health Foundation Tree Lighting | 5:15 p.m.
Immediately following the parade, the Niagara Health Foundation Tree Lighting will take place in Centennial Square at City Hall. Sponsored by Alectra, the tree lighting officially kicks off Niagara Health Foundation’s annual Celebration of Lights to raise funds for urgently needed equipment at our local hospitals.