The 36th Annual Optimist Santa Claus Parade is sponsored by the St Thomas Optimists
The 2022 Theme is
"A CARIBBEAN BEACH PARTY CHRISTMAS”

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Pre-Parade Meeting:
All entrants must attend a Pre-Parade Meeting on Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at 7:00pm at the St Andrews United Church, 60 West Avenue, St Thomas to get your entry number and to over the final details and make sure you know where you're going. These details will be key for the parade to run smoothly so please attend. Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us through the Contact Us form.

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Here's what happened in 2021

Photo's of the 2021 A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS Reverse Santa Claus Parade
December 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2021
(35th Annual Optimist Santa Claus Parade)

Thanks to our 2021 Sponsors
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Office of Karen Vecchio MP
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Office of Jeff Yurek MPP
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Joe Preston - St Thomas Mayor
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Optimist Club of St Thomas
The winners of the 2021 MAGICAL CHRISTMAS Reverse Santa Claus Parade:
Best Commercial - Firehouse Subs
Best Overall - Arthur Voaden High School
Best High School - Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Most Unusual - Dairy Farmers of Elgin County, Elgin Federation of Agriculture, Delta Power and Huron Tractor
Best Children's - Dance Essence
Most Photogenic - Seasons St Thomas
Best Theme - Romantic Designs

Photos of the 2020 EML Reverse Santa Claus Parade - 34th Annual Optimist Santa Claus Parade December 4th, 5th and 6th, 2020

The winners of the 2020 EML Reverse Santa Claus Parade:
Best Commercial - Entegrus
Best Overall - Heritage Youth 10 Pin Bowling
Best High School - Arthur Voaden High School
Most Unusual - Canada Health Grants
Best Children's - St Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce
Most Photogenic - St Thomas Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Best Theme - Dean-o Towing
Best Elementary - Springfield Public School
The winners of the 2019 Optimist Santa Claus Parade are:
Best Commercial - Formet Industries
Best Overall - Presstran Industries
Best High School - Arthur Voaden High School
Most Unusual - Li'l Miss Metal
Best Children's - Heritage Youth 10 Pin Bowling
Most Photogenic - St John Ambulance
Best Theme - Dark Matter
Best Elementary - Lockes Public School
The winners of the 2018 Optimist Santa Claus Parade are:
Best Commercial - Formet Industries
Best Overall - Presstran Industries
Best High School - Arthur Voaden High School
Most Unusual - Langs Contracting
Best Children's - Heritage Youth 10 Pin Bowling
Most Photogenic - Nurse Next Door
Best Theme - St Thomas Kinsmen
Best Elementary - Monsignor Morrison Catholic School
The winners of the 2017 Optimist Santa Claus Parade are:
Best Commercial - Presstran Industries
Best Overall - Formet Industries
Best High School - Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Most Unusual - Dark Matter Toys and Collectibles
Best Children's under 18 - St Thomas Panther's
Most Photogenic - Bakker Concrete
Best Theme - Jay Okkerse Contracting
Best Elementary - Lockes Public School
The winners of the 2016 Optimist Santa Claus Parade are:
Best Commercial - Presstran Industries
Best Overall - Formet Industries
Best High School - Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Most Unusual - Dark Matter Toys and Collectibles
Best Children's under 18 - Step Above Dance and Music Studios
Most Photogenic - Coad Heating, Air & My Fireplace
Best Theme - Salvation Army - sponsored by the St Thomas Downtown Development Board
Best Elementary - Lockes Public School
Optimist Santa Claus Parade 2019