Niagara Santa Parades 2026: NOTL, Thorold & Photo Visits

HOLIDAYS & LOCAL EVENTS · NIAGARA REGION & NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Niagara’s parade season extends well into December, with different community celebrations across the region. This guide focuses on the later dates; our Niagara Falls guide covers the November 14 parade.

Later Niagara parade dates

Meet Santa & Take Photos

Thorold’s official event page advertises Santa selfies before its November 28 parade, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Prince of Wales Public School parking lot, 40 Pine Street South. This is a photo opportunity before the procession, rather than an appointment with a mall photographer. Confirm Thorold’s photo and parade details.

Planning from St. Catharines or Niagara-on-the-Lake

Choose a nearby date and check the specific municipality’s road closures. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Tractor Parade and Christmas Parade are on different days. We have not verified a separate St. Catharines parade date; nearby confirmed celebrations offer alternatives without presenting an unannounced event as scheduled.

Plan your next holiday outing

Official Niagara Region & Niagara-on-the-Lake parade information and latest updates

See the complete 2026 Santa Claus Parade Guide across Halton, the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, Wellington County and Ottawa.

Explore the community beyond parade day

Local traditions are one part of finding a place that feels like home. Explore Niagara Region & Niagara-on-the-Lake and the communities we serve, or tell us about your next chapter.

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Event details checked November 12, 2026. All times are local Eastern Time. Confirm routes, accessibility arrangements, weather updates and road closures with the organizer before attending. This guide is maintained for annual updates; the information above is for 2026.