Ho, ho, home for the holidays! Mississauga’s Santa Claus Parade returns

‘Sauga’s Home for the Holidays’ parade will kick off Mississauga’s holiday season and celebrate the people, stories, cultures, and traditions that make our city feel like home. The celebration will also feature the lighting of the Christmas tree at Celebration Square.

What

Mississauga Santa Claus Parade

When

Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Where

Mississauga Celebration Square & throughout the downtown
300 City Centre Dr,
Mississauga, ON

Experience an evening of holiday cheer with glowing floats, merry marching bands, and Santa’s grand arrival in Mississauga to light the Christmas tree. This free celebration for all ages features dazzling lights, festive tunes and plenty of magical memories to kick off the season.

Event highlights

Arrive early to secure a viewing spot and enjoy free activities at Celebration Square starting at 4 p.m.:

• DJ Dance Party at Celebration Square
• Food trucks serving festive treats
• Photos with Santa & Friends. Santa will dash off at 6 p.m. to join the parade, but Gingerbread Man and Frosty will step in to keep the photo fun going until 8 p.m.

More information about the event – including the parade route and related road closures – can be found on the event calendar listing. Details about the impact on MiWay operations can be found on MiWay’s service updates page.

Tags

• Events and Exhibitions
• Holidays and Closures
• Things to Do