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Every Santa Claus parade near Toronto in 2026: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Newmarket, Aurora, Pickering, Oakville and more, with dates and times.

Toronto’s neighbourhood Santa Claus parades, including the Beaches parade along Kingston Road, plus the big downtown parade and parades just outside the city.

The 122nd Toronto Santa Claus Parade is Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Route, best viewing spots, TTC and GO tips, and what to bring.

Toronto’s 2026 tree lighting ceremonies: the Distillery Winter Village (Nov 12), Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic (Nov 21), Cavalcade of Lights and more.

Where to see free Christmas lights in Toronto in 2026: Nathan Phillips Square, the Distillery on free days, Yorkville, the Eaton Centre, neighbourhoods and Niagara.

Cavalcade of Lights 2026 at Nathan Phillips Square: when Toronto’s official Christmas tree is lit, opening night, skating, getting there and what to expect.

Free Christmas markets in Toronto for 2026: the St. Lawrence Winter Market, Toronto Art Crawl at The Bentway, free Distillery days, church sales and GTA village markets.

New Year’s Eve in Toronto 2026: the City’s free waterfront celebration and midnight fireworks, parties, family options, dinners and free TTC rides home.

50 Christmas things to do in Toronto in 2026: markets, lights, the Santa Claus Parade, The Nutcracker, skating, holiday food, free events and day trips near the city.

The best outdoor skating in Toronto for the 2026–27 season: Nathan Phillips Square, the Natrel Rink at Harbourfront, The Bentway, skating trails and free city rinks.