Santa Claus is coming to Pickering…

Saturday, November 28, 2026
10:00 am start

Applications to participate in the 2026 Santa Claus Parade are open from October 1, 2026, until October 28, 2026. Please see below for more details and the registration form, which includes the rules and regulations.

Please note: The official parade Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Grinch are the only Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Grinch allowed in the parade. No entry may depict Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, or the Grinch.

The City of Pickering is proud to host various community events and initiatives that bring residents and visitors together. City events are intended to provide a safe, welcoming, and accessible space to gather and celebrate moments of cultural, historical, or local significance. We are committed to ensuring that all City-led or sanctioned community events and initiatives reflect the City’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and reflect the rights and responsibilities set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code.

All participants in community festivals and events must adhere to the Community Festival and Event Policy (CUL 070) and Respectful Conduct Policy (ADM 260).

The Santa Claus Parade is a longstanding community tradition that is run by The Corporation of City of Pickering in partnership with the Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering. This annual event seeks to provide a celebration of the Holiday Season that is both entertaining and safe for all participants and spectators.

The deadline to register for the Santa Claus Parade and to submit your Community Group Parade Grant application is October 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Participants will only be considered registered once the following conditions are met:

Registration Form is fully completed and submitted by the deadline;
The Group has been confirmed by the City to be in compliance with the Rules & Regulations and have agreed to the terms and conditions set out therein;
The Group’s registration status has been approved in writing by the City; and
Insurance requirements have been submitted and approved (if applicable);
Payment has been made (Commercial/Corporate entries only).

Please Note: Submission of this form does not guarantee approval to participate in the Santa Claus Parade. Approval to participate must be provided to the applicant in writing by the City of Pickering.

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Photography Policy

Photos and video may be recorded at this event by designated City photographers & videographers. These materials may be used in future City of Pickering education, advertising, and other internal/external promotions, without compensation.

Any questions related to the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611.

Pet Policy

For the safety of all attendees, we encourage any dogs that do not do well with people, crowds, loud noises, or other dogs to be left at home.

Please note, all dogs entering any City event must comply with the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6811/07) and the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Dogs that have characteristics similar to a Pit Bull (under the act) must wear a muzzle.

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