Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Victoria Avenue at Armoury St to Centennial Square

Nov 15 2025 to Nov 15 2025

Region : Niagara Region     City: Niagara Falls

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•  Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 America/Toronto Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony Santa Claus Parade, presented by Ontario Power Generation and Niagara Peninsula Energy | 4:00 p.m.The parade will feature bands, floats, characters, performers and, of course, Santa Claus! See below for the official route. The parade will take place rain or shine.Post Parade Celebration, presented by Niagara Peninsula Energy | 5:15 p.m.The celebration will feature the official Christmas tree lighting, entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, food trucks, and a special photo opportunity and giveaway courtesy of Niagara Peninsula.Don’t miss out on visits and performances by Elphaba and Glina and Elsa and Anna, and more!Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks:Fiesta Empanada905 Hotdog PoundPurple PerkThe Red Chip WagonNiagara Health Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting | 5:15 p.m.Immediately following the parade, the Niagara Health Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in Centennial Square at City Hall. Sponsored by Niagara Peninsula Energy and Alectra, the Christmas tree lighting officially kicks off the Niagara Health Foundation’s annual Celebration of Lights to raise funds for urgently needed equipment at our local hospitals.Photos with Santa, presented by Niagara Helicopters | 5:30 p.m., immediately following the Christmas tree lightingAfter the Christmas tree lighting, at approximately 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., residents are invited to remain in Centennial Square for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, presented by Niagara Helicopters.Holiday Cookie Giveaway, presented by Hodgson Custom Rolling Inc. | 5:30 p.m., immediately following the Christmas tree lightingDelicious FREE festive cookies will be handed out, courtesy of Hodgson Custom Rolling Inc., while quantities last.Pair it with hot chocolate donated by Tim Hortons, while quantities last.Festive Lighting & Decorations, presented by Beam Power & Utilities Ltd.Festive Lighting on Queen Street will be installed by Beam Power and Utilities Ltd.Parade route, road closures and parkingThe parade will start on Victoria Avenue at Armoury Street, heading northbound on Victoria to Valley Way. The route will then veer from Valley Way onto Queen Street, ending at Centennial Square in front of City Hall (4310 Queen Street).Before the Santa Claus Parade, visit Queen Street to explore the various restaurants and shops and get a head start on your holiday shopping!While Queen Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, ample side-street parking options and City-owned parking lots are available downtown.For those with properties along the parade route, below you will find specific times regarding road closures:8 am: Queen Street from Victoria Avenue to Erie Avenue to be closed. Residents MUST REMOVE all vehicles from the street by 8 am.12 pm: Armoury Street from Victoria Avenue to Fourth Avenue & Jepson Street from Victoria Avenue to Valley Way to be closed. Residents MUST REMOVE all vehicles from the street by 12 pm.3:30 pm: Victoria Avenue from Queen Street to Jepson Street to be closed. Residents MUST REMOVE all vehicles from the street by 3 pm.4 pm: Parade begins at Victoria Avenue and Armoury Street.5:15 pm: Roads to be reopened as the Parade progresses through the route.   Victoria Avenue at Armoury St to Centennial Square