DATE:
The 2025 Optimist Santa Claus Parade will be held in Downtown St Thomas on Saturday November 22, 2025 beginning at 6:00pm.
YOUR INVITATION:
We invite you and your family to bring your lawn chairs or blankets and find a convenient place along Talbot Street between First Avenue and Elgin Street. The entries will be gathering on First Avenue beginning at 3pm and will be ready to roll at 6:00pm sharp heading west. And YES, Santa has confirmed that he will be in attendance!
TO VIEW THE EVENT:
By Car - If you park within the parade route, please do not interfere with people on the sidewalk and understand that you will not be able to move until the parade is completed. Do Not park in private parking lots since businesses are open and need space for their customers. The best plan is to find a municipal parking lot to park your car and walk to Talbot Street - See the map below to find a convenient parking space. Reference the map provided below.
DONATIONS:
Please bring your non perishable goods and cash donations for collection by the St Thomas and Southwold Fire Department. Donations are not mandatory but appreciated. Food and monetary donations that are collected are distributed to Christmas Care.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The parade will depart from Talbot Street and First Avenue at 6:00pm sharp and will move west along Talbot Street to Elgin Street. Depending on your location, the parade will last about 1 - 1.5 hours. Since this is an evening parade, bring your cameras to get some amazing shots of the festive lighted entries.
LETTERS TO SANTA:
Don't forget to bring your "Letter to Santa" for pickup by Canada Post near the end of the parade. They have a direct express delivery route to Santa at the North Pole.
The 2025 Optimist Santa Claus Parade will be held in Downtown St Thomas on Saturday November 22, 2025 beginning at 6:00pm.
YOUR INVITATION:
We invite you and your family to bring your lawn chairs or blankets and find a convenient place along Talbot Street between First Avenue and Elgin Street. The entries will be gathering on First Avenue beginning at 3pm and will be ready to roll at 6:00pm sharp heading west. And YES, Santa has confirmed that he will be in attendance!
TO VIEW THE EVENT:
By Car - If you park within the parade route, please do not interfere with people on the sidewalk and understand that you will not be able to move until the parade is completed. Do Not park in private parking lots since businesses are open and need space for their customers. The best plan is to find a municipal parking lot to park your car and walk to Talbot Street - See the map below to find a convenient parking space. Reference the map provided below.
DONATIONS:
Please bring your non perishable goods and cash donations for collection by the St Thomas and Southwold Fire Department. Donations are not mandatory but appreciated. Food and monetary donations that are collected are distributed to Christmas Care.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The parade will depart from Talbot Street and First Avenue at 6:00pm sharp and will move west along Talbot Street to Elgin Street. Depending on your location, the parade will last about 1 - 1.5 hours. Since this is an evening parade, bring your cameras to get some amazing shots of the festive lighted entries.
LETTERS TO SANTA:
Don't forget to bring your "Letter to Santa" for pickup by Canada Post near the end of the parade. They have a direct express delivery route to Santa at the North Pole.
Parade Route and Parking Details
