Mississauga Santa Claus Parade 2026, 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 (weather permitting), and the first lighting of the Christmas Tree!
The Santa Claus Parade travels through downtown Mississauga at 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy glowing floats, festive walking groups, and marching bands playing all the holiday classics as they make their way through City Centre. As Santa’s sleigh passes through Celebration Square, he will light the Christmas tree, officially marking the start of the holiday season!
From cherished family traditions to festive celebrations from around the world, this year's parade theme, Sauga's Home for the Holidays!, celebrates the many ways our community comes together during the holiday season.
Arrive early to secure a viewing spot and enjoy free activities at Celebration Square starting at 4:00 p.m.:
- DJ Skate Party at the Celebration Square outdoor ice rink (weather permitting; skate rentals are available)
- Food trucks serving festive treats
- Photos with Santa & Friends (Santa will dash off at 6:00 p.m. to join the parade, but Gingerbread Man and Frosty will step in to keep the photo fun going until 8:00 p.m.)
Parade route and road closures
Road closures and parking restrictions are in effect as of 12:00 p.m. along the parade route. Roads will reopen once the parade has passed through the area. Expect congestion and delays in the downtown. MiWay service updates and detours will also be in effect due to the parade. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Volunteers needed
Santa needs helpers – and so does the parade. Volunteer opportunities available, click here to sign up.
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to participate.
Sponsor the Parade
Due to overwhelming response, the application for walking groups and floats is now closed.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available for organizations interested in supporting in the parade. Please reach out to santaclausparade@mississauga.ca.
Sponsors and partners:
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Presenting sponsor:
TD
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Christmas Tree sponsor:
Tim Hortons
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Santa Photo sponsor:
Coca-Cola Bottling Limited Canada
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Winter Magic sponsor:
Toronto Pearson
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Ice rink powered by:
Alectra-Save On Energy
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Santa Float sponsor:
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Square One
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Gold Float sponsors:
Lakeview Village
Bombardier
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Silver Float sponsors:
Port Credit BIA
Rotary Mississauga
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Bronze Float sponsors:
Village Orthodontics
Starlight Developments
The Exchange
Malton BIA
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Media partner:
Global News