After the collective outpouring of support last year, this cherished hallmark is expected to welcome 750,000 spectators. It will be broadcast live on Citytv and Citytv+.

The much-loved Original Santa Claus Parade received a resounding response to its rallying cry for funding last year. It will return to Toronto on Sunday November 23, 2025, for its 121st uninterrupted year. The Parade is a living canvas of wonder and joy. It is free for all spectators. It will feature 27 breathtaking hand-crafted floats. There will be spirited marching bands. The Parade will also include an array of exciting performers. It is poised to enchant more than 750,000 paradegoers. A host of viewers will tune in to watch it live at 1 pm ET on Citytv and Citytv+. This will be possible via the Parade’s new broadcast partner, Citytv.

The broadcast will be hosted by Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese, Tim Bolen, Rick Campanelli and Devo Brown. They will bring all the action from the parade route. As well, listeners at home or on the go will be able to tune into Toronto’s Christmas Music station 98.1 CHFI for live radio coverage of the Parade, hosted by Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia and non-stop Christmas music. “This Parade’s remarkable legacy is uniting people from all backgrounds. It includes individuals of all faiths and generations,” says Clay Charters, president and CEO, Original Santa Claus Parade. “Together, we revel in the joy that unites us over the holidays.” “That community spirit is what we’re celebrating this year. We express our deepest gratitude to Canadians across the country. We thank our sponsors for their passion. Governments at all three levels answered our call with such commitment.”

The 5-hour Parade route will follow last year’s path. It begins at Christie Pits at 12:30 pm, located at 750 Bloor Street West. It will continue east along Bloor Street to St. George Street, continue south on St. George, and then east on Hoskin Avenue. Next, it will make its way south on Queens Park Crescent and University Avenue. It will then proceed east on Wellington Street and go south again on Yonge Street to Front Street. Finally, the Parade will head east on Front Street and finish at the St. Lawrence Market at Jarvis Street.

Notable highlights for this year include:

• New floats making their debut: These include a LEGO float, alongside creative expressions from Nintendo of Canada Ltd., Nutella and Uncle Tetsu. Fan favourites from Toronto Caribbean Carnival and the Indigenous Creation Story will also return this year. As always, the ever-popular Celebrity Clowns will energize the crowds all along the Parade route.
• Coveted merchandise through Peace Collective. Exclusive branded merchandise from the P/C x Santa Claus Parade collection will be on sale once again. The proceeds will support the Parade.
• Holly Jolly Fun Run: This year, the Parade is on track to welcome a record 2,500 runners. They will officially lead the route starting at 11:45 am ET from 625 Bloor Street West. The route is east of Euclid Avenue and west of Palmerston Boulevard, ending at Berczy
  Park. All proceeds from the run will directly support the Parade.
• 50/50 raffle: Back by popular demand, this raffle will be available once again as a Parade fundraiser on 5050santa.com.
• Red-Nose Drive: Cadets support the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. They will be selling fun, Rudolph-inspired red noses along the parade route and at Union Station. This will occur on Friday, November 21 from 3 pm to 7 pm. It will also take place on Saturday, November 22 from 10 am to 4 pm.
• The Treats Zone: These festivities are the official pre-party of the Parade. They are free and will begin at 10:00 am at Christie Pits. Here, paradegoers can enjoy many fun activities. These include letter-writing to Santa and busloads of candy canes from Sharp Bus Lines. Warm Tim Hortons coffee and hot chocolate are also available, along with a photo moment by a giant Tims cup. Enjoy cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu and much more. Attendees are encouraged to bring new unwrapped toys for collection by Desjardins, who will donate to deserving
  children and families.
• Queens Park North: Attendees visiting Queen’s Park North can look forward to a full lineup of festive activities. These activities are designed to spread holiday cheer. They include Tim Hortons hot beverages, delectable Nutella cookies, a McDonald’s café experience, and more. Attendees can also bring to this location, new unwrapped toys for collection by Desjardins to deserving children and families. 98.1 CHFI will be broadcasting live from the park.
  “This Parade is all about celebrating hope, love and the holiday magic we create when we’re together,” added Santa Claus. “For Mrs. Claus and me, watching everyone, young and old, line up along the city streets is a joy. Seeing their enthusiasm and waves is the true essence of our season’s gift.”
  This year’s corporate sponsors include: 98.1 CHFI, Ambient Mechanical, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Canadian Tire, Casa Loma, Circle K, Desjardins, Fitzrovia, LEGO Canada Inc., McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada, Metro Grocery, Nintendo of Canada Ltd., Nutella, Pizza Pizza, Playdium, Toronto Hydro, Tim Hortons, Uncle Tetsu, and Volkswagen Canada, as the exclusive automobile sponsor. Parade partners include: Branded Cities, Edery & Lord Communications, GO Transit, and City of Toronto. The list continues with Province of Ontario, Government of Canada, and McCann Canada. Siphon Strategy, Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Toronto Star, Thompson Terminals Limited, and TTC also join as partners.
  
  For further information about the Original Santa Claus Parade, visit: https://thesantaclausparade.com. Follow along on social media Facebook, Instagram and X and use #SantaClausParadeTO to join the conversation.