Your Guide to Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Santa Claus Parades in the 905

OAKVILLE
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 16, 2018 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Towne Square, Downtown Oakville
Kick off the Christmas season and create magical memories in Downtown Oakvilleā€™s Towne Square at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy incredible entertainment, carolling, Santa, treats and of course the lighting of the beautiful tree.
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Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 17, 2018 | 9:00 am | Rain or Shine
Parade Route: The route begins in Downtown Oakville at Lakeshore Road East and Reynolds Avenue
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Bronte Village Annual Tree Lighting
Sunday, November 25, 2018 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville
Experience the mirth and merriment of an old-fashioned Bronte Christmas during the Bronte Business Improvement Areaā€™s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Take time to shop some great early sales and warm up indoors at one of Bronteā€™s excellent eateries with mulled cider, festive treats or whatever your heart desires.
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WATERDOWN
Waterdown BIA Annual Community Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 17, 2018 | Waterdown Memorial Park | 266 Main Street North | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as we kick-off the holiday celebrations and light the way for Santa. Holiday entertainment, kidsā€™ activities, and a visit from olā€™ Saint Nick.
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Flamborough Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 24, 2018 | 6:30 pm
Starting at 6:30pm sharp, the parade starts on Hamilton Street at Rockhaven Lane, and will wind through beautiful downtown Waterdown, ending at the corner of Hamilton Street and Parkside Drive.
Parking is available in and around the Parade Route. Streets will be closed at 6:00 pm SHARP.
Streets will remain closed until the last float (Santa) crosses the finish line.
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 17, 2018 | 4:30 pm
The parade starts at the corners of Bay St North and Barton St West.Ā  It will head south on Bay St N then east on York Blvd, then proceed north on James St N and will end at the corners of James St N and Barton St East.
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MILTON
Heritage Parade of Lights
Saturday, November 17, 2018 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, November 18, 2018 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Country Heritage Park | 8560 Tremaine Road | Milton
Welcome to Country Heritage Park ā€œParade of Lightsā€ with a special appearance by the Jolly Man in Red ā€” Santa Claus! The parade begins around 6:00 pm and runs for 40 minutes. Santa is dropped off at the Gambrel barn for an evening with children and their families. Snacks and drinks are supplied and enjoyment is had by all! In addition to all this wonderful Holiday fun there will be wagon rides and tours around the park. Weather permitting.
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Milton Santa Claus Parade
Sunday, November 18, 2018 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The 2018 Milton Santa Claus parade theme is ā€œThe Next Generationā€ celebrating how Milton is flourishing into a bigger community.
Route: The parade start is at the corner of Scott Boulevard and Main Street West. It will proceed East on Main Street and End at the Milton GO Station.
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BURLINGTON
The Lakeside Festival of Lights
November 30, 2018 – January 8, 2019
Spencer Smith Park | 1400 Lakeshore Road | Burlington
Come share your holiday spirit with family and friends while strolling through the 60 magical lighting displays set up at Spencer Smith Park fromĀ November 30, 2018 to January 8, 2019. Twinkle, the Festival of Lights mascot, will be excited to see you at the Opening Ceremony and Candlelit Stroll on November 30, so be sure to say Hi! Keep the community tradition alive and visit Burlingtonā€™s Lakeside Festival of Lights this year!
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Santa Claus Parade
Sunday, December 2, 2018 | 2:00 pm
Hosted by the City of Burlington, 51st annual Christmas Parade features entries including bands, colourful floats, clowns, mascots and jolly St. Nick himself.
Parade Route: Starts at Prospect Street and Guelph Line, travels down Guelph Line to New Street to Brants Street
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