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Your guide to Brantford's Santa Claus Parade

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A group of three girls watching the Santa Claus Parade

Celebrate the 49th annual Freedom House Brantford Santa Claus Parade presented by GrandBridge Energy on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., followed by the City of Brantford’s Parade After Party in Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street).

Santa Claus Parade

This year’s parade will begin at 2 p.m., instead of an evening start time. This earlier start will help reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and enhance accessibility. For more information, visit www.freedomhouse.ca/SantaClausParade. 

Parade After Party

Join us for the Parade After Party, presented by Brant Animal Aid Foundation, which begins at 3:00 p.m. following the parade. Residents can enjoy free, family-friendly activities throughout the event. Highlights include:

  • A meet and greet and keepsake photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • A live musical performance by the Glass Slipper Company’s favourite duo, the Snow Sisters, followed by a meet and greet. 
  • Face painting, carnival treats, and free hot chocolate provided by Tim Hortons.
  • Stilt Walker Guinness World Records holder Doug “The Great” Hunt will also be in attendance.
  • Children are encouraged to bring letters to Santa or write a letter to mail at the event.
  • The festivities conclude with a tree lighting ceremony in the square.

Downtown road closures will be in effect for the community to enjoy the Santa Claus Parade. Please check for road closures before heading downtown. 

Getting here

Free parking is available in the Market Centre Parkade located at 59 Icomm Dr. Brantford Transit is available to attendees looking for transportation to the Santa Claus Parade and Harmony Square, with the main terminal located one block away from Harmony Square. Schedules, routes, and rates are available online at Brantford.ca/Transit. Brantford Lift is also available for anyone requiring accessible transportation and must be pre-booked by Friday, November 28, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. by calling 519-752-4444 or emailing brantfordlift@brantford.ca. 

Where to eat

Looking for a great spot to grab dinner before the parade? View a complete list of restaurants in Brantford on our online Tourism Directory where you can filter by preference.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed for the Santa Claus Parade and parade staging. Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians.:

  • Dalhousie St. will be closed from Stanley St. to Brant Ave. for the parade
  • Colborne St. will be closed from Brant Ave. to Clarence St. for the parade
  • Dalhousie St. to Colborne St., including the following cross streets: Icomm Drive, King Street, Queen St., Market St., George St., Charlotte St., Clarence St., Alfred St., Park St., Peel St., Murray St., Brock St., Drummond St., Rawdon St., Wellington St., and Stanley St.
  • Stanley St. from Grey St. to Colborne St. 
  • Marlborough St. from Stanley St. to Park Rd. N. 
  • Sheridan St. from Stanley St. to Park Rd. N. 
  • Chatham St. from Stanley St. to Park Rd. N. 
  • Nelson St. from Stanley St. to Park Rd. N. 
  • Wellington St. from Stanley St. to Park Rd. N. 
  • Darling St. from Stanley St. to Pouleston St. 

Construction is now underway on Phase 1 of the Downtown Revitalization Project. Traffic has been reduced to one southbound lane on Brant Avenue (between Dalhousie Street and Colborne Street) and one eastbound lane on Icomm Drive (between Colborne Street and Market Street South) while work is underway. Construction details can be found at www.Brantford.ca/DowntownDetours.

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