Markham Santa Claus Parade 2026
This is the 52nd year for Markham's parade, and it runs the length of Main Street Markham on Saturday, November 28, 2026. It leaves Highway 7 at 11 a.m. and heads to 16th Avenue. The City lists the theme as The Power of Love.
Last reviewed November 1, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.
2026 details
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Location
- Main Street Markham
- Organizer
- 2026 Santa Claus Parade Committee, City of Markham
- Route
- Main Street Markham, from Highway 7 East to 16th Avenue. The parade begins at Highway 7.
Organizer details (checked November 1, 2026)
If you planned to take the train
The City warns that GO trains will not stop at Markham GO Station between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on parade day.
The night before
Main Street Markham holds its 41st Festival of Lights on Friday, November 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. See our Markham lights page for what is confirmed.
Road closures
The City says that some roads along the route close, and its 2026 route map shows the closures and alternate routes to Markham Village Community Centre. The closure times were not in the page text when we checked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Markham Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
It is on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What is the Markham Santa Claus Parade route?
It follows Main Street Markham from Highway 7 East to 16th Avenue.
Can I take GO to the Markham parade?
The City says that GO trains will not stop at Markham GO Station between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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