Believe it or not, it’s time for Santa Claus parades in Ottawa and beyond! Kris Kringle will be making several appearances in cities, towns and villages in Eastern Ontario and West Quebec between now and Christmas, as his fans gear up to welcome him in style.
Here are some of the spots where you and the little ones in your family can catch sight of the jolly old elf in a Christmas parade in Ottawa and elsewhere.
Check the listings carefully, as some events are in the afternoon, while others take place after dark. Why not make a day of it by checking my list of regional and Ottawa Christmas markets? The odds are high that one will be taking place not far from the parade you choose to attend. If crafts aren’t your thing, you might be interested in my guide to regional and Ottawa Christmas lights displays.
And when you head out to a parade, don’t forget to pack the essentials: extra mittens, flasks of hot chocolate, cell phones (for taking photos and for connecting if you get separated in the crowd) and lots of festive spirit!
Christmas parades in Ottawa and beyond in November
- Saturday, November 2: Oxford Mills (lantern parade)
- Friday, November 15: Prescott
- Saturday, November 16: Help Santa Toy Parade (Ottawa), Kemptville, Cornwall, Brockville
- Sunday, November 17: Barrhaven
- Saturday, November 23: Kanata, Embrun, Arnprior, Kingston
- Sunday, November 24: Russell, Maxville
- Friday, November 29: Manotick, White Lake, Vankleek Hill
- Saturday, November 30: Orleans, Riverside South, Aylmer, Carleton Place, Ingleside, Gananoque, Pembroke
Santa Claus parades in Ottawa and beyond in December
- Sunday, December 1: Clarence-Rockland, Casselman, Alexandria
- Friday, December 6: Osgoode
- Saturday, December 7: Stittsville, Carp, Constance and Buckham’s Bay, Pakenham, Winchester, Perth, Petawawa, Napanee
- Sunday, December 8: Metcalfe, Almonte
Do you know of any Santa Claus parades in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario Christmas parades or parades of lights in the Outaouais that aren’t on this list? Please let me know and I’ll do my best to add them.
For more ideas for holiday road trips, check out my posts about upcoming concerts, upcoming plays and the CPKC Holiday Train.
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26 comments
Calabogie Santa Clause parade is Sunday December 6th at 1:30pm 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for letting me know!
Russell’s Christmas Parade is Sunday, November 27th at 1 pm. 🙂
Thanks, Jan–I’ll add it!
Renfrew – dec3 noonish?
Thanks, Jake–I’ll add it!
Richmond’s Santa Claus parade is December 2nd at 5:30 followed by a chilli dinner:)
Thanks, Kristine! It’s on the list!
Almonte 5pm dec3
Thanks! I’ll add it.
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Manotick, Friday, December 2
Thanks–I’ll add it!
Manotick – December 2 from 7:00-8:00pm
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Stittsville Parade of Lights – December 3 at 6:00pm
Thanks, Lesley!
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