By Staff
November 20, 2017
BURLINGTON, ON
The sprinkle of snow over the weekend told us that winter weather is upon us which means the Burlington Santa Claus Parade comes to town December. 3, with community floats, marching bands, costumed characters and, of course, Santa Claus himself.
The parade will start at 2 p.m. at the corner of Guelph Line and Prospect Street and make its way downtown along New Street. The parade then travels north on Brant Street and finishes at Caroline Street.
The Santa Claus parade has taken place for more than 48 years in Burlington. Organized by a citizens group that works out of the city’s Festivals and Events office it is the premier holiday event in the city.
This year’s parade will feature 82 entries, including floats, mascots and 16 bands. The parade will include traditional favourites, such as the Burlington Teen Tour Band, the Junior Redcoats, Top Hat Marching Orchestra and the Halton Regional Police Service Pipes & Drums.
Children are encouraged to bring letters for Santa, which will be collected by letter carriers from Canada Post along the parade route. Spectators may bring non-perishable food donations, which will be accepted by the Burlington Teen Tour Band boosters and the Gift of Giving Back. The Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club will be collecting loonies and toonies to help support the operation costs of the parade.
Many local businesses have contributed donations, flatbed trucks, float entries and sponsorship funding to this year’s parade. For a complete list of sponsors, visit burlington.ca/parade. This year’s gold sponsor is BUNZL.
Spectators will have the chance to help choose the People’s Choice Award for best parade float. Voting will begin online after the parade at burlington.ca/parade. All entries will be entered in to a draw for a chance to win a prize.
Chris Glenn, director of Parks and Recreation
Chris Glenn, director of Parks and Recreation is “ very excited to have Santa back in Burlington for this annual family tradition. We know that thousands of people and families from across Burlington and beyond look forward to the parade to mark the start of the holiday season.”
