The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade-Sunday, December 1st, 2024 #christmas #parade #merrychristmas

The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 1, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM. The 1.2 km parade route begins at Dunwin Drive and Glen Erin Drive, proceeding south on Glen Erin, turning west onto Motorway Blvd, and finishing on Woodchester Drive. The parade supports local charities and is expected to attract 20,000–25,000 attendees. Road closures will occur from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and public access to the route opens at 11:00 AM.

For full details, visit the official event page.

Date: Sunday, December 1st, 2024

Parade Start Time: 12:00pm

Expected attendance: 20,000-25,000

Road Closures:

Dunwin Drive (Glen Erin Drive to West Limit of Dunwin Drive)
CLOSED – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Woodchester Drive – CLOSED – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Motorway Boulevard – CLOSED – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Glen Erin Drive
(Dundas Street to Dunwin Drive) CLOSED – 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
(southbound traffic on Glen Erin Drive will be diverted eastbound along Dunwin Drive to Dundas Street)

All road closures are approved by The City of Mississauga and according to Peel Regional Police’s safety guidelines. We regret any inconvenience that these short-term closures may cause to you and your business.

Parade Route


Parking
Street parking is available on Dunwin Drive, east of Glen Erin Drive. Event committee are encouraging anyone heading out to the parade to take public transit.

Please following city by-law and private parking rules if you plan to park your car.

Please stay tuned for more information.



Open to Public
The parade route will be open to the public at 11:00 am, so come and settle in at your favourite spot. Please dress for the weather and remember all the businesses on Motorway Blvd. will be open with complimentary hot chocolate, light refreshments and full access to changing, feeding, and washroom facilities throughout the parade.

We would like to thank all the businesses for opening their hearts and businesses for everyone in attendance and making this parade the safest and most enjoyable one