Newmarket Santa Claus Parade 2026
Newmarket closes its streets in two waves on parade day. The first closures start at 8 a.m. around the staging area. The parade itself runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Last reviewed November 1, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.
2026 details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Location
- Eagle Street and Main Street, Newmarket
- Organizer
- Santa Claus Parade Committee, with the Town of Newmarket
- Route
- From Eagle Street and Lorne Avenue, east on Eagle Street to Main Street, then north on Main Street to Ontario Street.
- Road closures
- 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Cane Parkway and Lorne Avenue, and Andrew Street. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Eagle Street and Water Street, and Main Street from Water Street to Davis Drive.
Organizer details (checked November 1, 2026)
Two closure windows
From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Cane Parkway and Lorne Avenue close from William Roe Boulevard to Avenue Road, and Andrew Street closes from Dennie Avenue to Ellen Street.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagle Street and Water Street close from Helmer Avenue to Prospect Street, and Main Street closes from Water Street to Davis Drive.
What to bring
Non-perishable food goes to the Newmarket Food Pantry. Canada Post and the parade marshals collect letters to Santa along the way.
Who runs it
A volunteer Santa Claus Parade Committee works with the Town. Its address is [email protected]. The committee takes marshals and costume helpers until Friday, November 6.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Newmarket Christmas parade in 2026?
The Santa Claus Parade runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
What roads close for the Newmarket Santa Claus Parade?
Cane Parkway, Lorne Avenue and Andrew Street close first, from 8 a.m. Eagle Street, Water Street and Main Street close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where does the Newmarket parade finish?
It finishes on Main Street at Ontario Street.
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