The 38th Annual Optimist Santa Claus Parade is sponsored by the St Thomas Optimists
A FREE Downtown St Thomas event for the whole family
The Parade starts at 6pm along Talbot Street from First Avenue to Elgin Street

The 2024 Theme is
"CHRISTMAS AT THE CIRCUS”

Visiting the Parade?
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Click to download the Registration Form
Pre-Parade Meeting:
All entrants must attend a Pre-Parade Meeting on Wednesday November 13th, 2024 at 7:00pm at the St Andrews United Church, 60 West Avenue, St Thomas to get your entry number, go 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 2023

37th Annual Optimist Santa Claus Parade November 18, 2023
SONGS OF CHRISTMAS

The winners of the 2023 SONGS OF CHRISTMAS Santa Claus Parade:
Best Commercial - Huron Tractor
Best Overall - Cole Munro Food Group Inc
Best High School - Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Best Elementary School - Lockes Public School
Most Unusual - Royal Lepage Triland Realty
Best Children's - Dance Essence
Most Photogenic - DNO Towing
Best Theme - Presstran Industries

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38th Annual Optimist Santa Claus Parade