Light Up the Square & Santa Claus Parade, presented by TD
Kickoff the winter season in downtown Mississauga with the Santa Claus parade, the opening of the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, and lighting of the Christmas tree!
The Santa Claus parade begins at 6 p.m., but there is plenty of holiday fun to be had before then!
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. as Celebration Square and the downtown core come alive with twinkling lights, live entertainment, and holiday cheer. Then, at 6 p.m., the Santa Claus parade will be enroute through the downtown with Santa himself ready to light the Christmas tree!
Celebration SquareÂ
- Live entertainment from 4–6 p.m. featuring Soul Sublime’s disco holiday covers, SHOUT! The Band, and LED hoop dancer, Theland Kicknosway, hosted by Liem Vu and Jaden Lee-Lincoln from Global News
- Photos with Santa & Friends, courtesy of Coca-Cola
Please note: Santa will dash off at 6 p.m. to join the parade, but Santa’s friends will step in to keep the photo fun going until 8 p.m.
- Festive photo ops, face painting, glitter face bar and food trucks
- Ice skating on the rink with skate rentals available (weather-permitting)
- Santa Claus lights up the Christmas tree as his float travels through the Square!
The Holiday Express Stop at Living Arts Drive and Princess Royal Drive
Climb aboard for trackless train rides, illuminated artworks, food trucks, and a great view of the parade.
Candy Cane Corner at the Square One P3 Lot
Catch busker performances, hop on interactive musical bikes, food trucks, and take in all the Santa Claus parade magic.
Be sure to explore the full parade route and check out the wintry magic throughout the downtown.
Parade Route
Road closures and parking restrictions are in effect as of 4 p.m. Roads will reopen once the parade has passed by. Download road closures map (pdf).
Sponsors and partners:
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Presented by:
TD
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Supported by:
Coca cola
Toronto Pearson
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Parade supported by:
Mississauga Auto Mall
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Square One
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Food Partner:
NMTO
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Media Partner:
Global TV
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Promotional Partner:
Square one
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Ice Rink powered by:
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Alectra
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Heated Patios sponsored by:
Visit Mississauga
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Floats sponsored by:
Philopateer-Christian-College
Bombardier
Sam McDadi
Port Credit BIA
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Clarkson Village
Malton BIA
Cooksville BIA
village orthodontics
Kaneff
Revival Dance Company
Pelton Transport
Carabram
Starlight
Lakeview Village
Doracin Terra
Exchange District
Smart Centres
Fram + Slokker