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The 2024 Optimist Santa Claus Parade will be held in Downtown St Thomas on Saturday November 23, 2024 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 can find a convenient parking space that will not interfere with people on the sidewalk please understand you will not be able to move until the parade is completed. The best plan is to find a municipal parking lot to park your car and walk to Talbot Street.
DONATIONS:
Please bring your non perishable goods and cash donations for collection by the St Thomas Fire Department. Donations are not mandatory but appreciated. Food and monetary donations that are collected are distributed to local food banks.
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.
We had a fabulous lineup of entries last year and we are sure that 2023 will be just as exciting!!
A ST THOMAS POLICE
B ST THOMAS FIRE DEPARTMENT
C ST THOMAS ELGIN EMS
D ST THOMAS ELGIN CRIME STOPPERS
E CHRISTMAS CARE
F ST THOMAS RCL COLOUR PARTY - BRANCH 41
G THE ST THOMAS ARMY CADETS
H SNOOPY- Pulled by ST THOMAS FORD
I DIGNATARIES
J ST THOMAS POLICE PIPES AND DRUMS
K TORONTO STEEL DRUM BAND - Sponsored by St Thomas Downtown Development Board and pulled by Lovedays
L TOMATO SOUP BAND
M WESTERN MUSTANGS BAND - Sponsored by Wendy's
1 DANCE ESSENCE
2 ENTEGRUS
3 STEP ABOVE DANCE
4 JAAG PROPERTIES
5 ELGIN AREA BIBLE CLUB
6 GO VERTICAL MEDIA GROUP
7 ST THOMAS OPTIMIST SOFTBALL
8 EASY 101.3
9 # I’VE GOT YOUR BACK 911
10 HURON TRACTOR
11 ROSY RHUBARB FESTIVAL
12 LEADERS FOR CHANGE
13 MAGNA - PRESSTRAN INDUSTRIES
14 LOCKES PUBLIC SCHOOL BAND
15 LIFT LIGHTING LONDON
16 HARRIS’S FLOWER FARM
17 THE SALVATION ARMY ST THOMAS
18 LID UP 4 BRANDEN / TEEN TOY DRIVE
19 FIRST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
20 COKE CANADA BOTTLING
21 TOTAL PLUMBING SOLUTIONS
22 31st ST THOMAS SCOUTING GROUP
23 HENSALL CO-OP AYLMER
24 KATIES STAR CELEBRATIONS
25 ARTHUR VOADEN SECONDARY SCHOOL
26 MODERN PURAIR
27 FIRST UNITED CHURCH
28 CENTRAL ELGIN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
29 FORMET INDUSTRIES
30 McGREGOR AUTO PARTS
31 McGREGOR AUTO PARTS
32 PARKSIDE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
33 ROYAL OAK SENIORS CENTRE
34 ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT
35 KETTLE CREEK ROOFING
36 TRADE TECH MECHANICAL SERVICES
37 GARY VAN ROOY SCRAP METAL REMOVAL
38 DNO TOWING
39 FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME DISORDER
40 SCOOPING SKOOBYS
41 DENYS LAPOINTE RACING
42 ELGIN CHRYSLER
43 ST THOMAS LIONS CLUB
The 2024 Optimist Santa Claus Parade will be held in Downtown St Thomas on Saturday November 23, 2024 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 can find a convenient parking space that will not interfere with people on the sidewalk please understand you will not be able to move until the parade is completed. The best plan is to find a municipal parking lot to park your car and walk to Talbot Street.
DONATIONS:
Please bring your non perishable goods and cash donations for collection by the St Thomas Fire Department. Donations are not mandatory but appreciated. Food and monetary donations that are collected are distributed to local food banks.
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.
We had a fabulous lineup of entries last year and we are sure that 2023 will be just as exciting!!
A ST THOMAS POLICE
B ST THOMAS FIRE DEPARTMENT
C ST THOMAS ELGIN EMS
D ST THOMAS ELGIN CRIME STOPPERS
E CHRISTMAS CARE
F ST THOMAS RCL COLOUR PARTY - BRANCH 41
G THE ST THOMAS ARMY CADETS
H SNOOPY- Pulled by ST THOMAS FORD
I DIGNATARIES
J ST THOMAS POLICE PIPES AND DRUMS
K TORONTO STEEL DRUM BAND - Sponsored by St Thomas Downtown Development Board and pulled by Lovedays
L TOMATO SOUP BAND
M WESTERN MUSTANGS BAND - Sponsored by Wendy's
1 DANCE ESSENCE
2 ENTEGRUS
3 STEP ABOVE DANCE
4 JAAG PROPERTIES
5 ELGIN AREA BIBLE CLUB
6 GO VERTICAL MEDIA GROUP
7 ST THOMAS OPTIMIST SOFTBALL
8 EASY 101.3
9 # I’VE GOT YOUR BACK 911
10 HURON TRACTOR
11 ROSY RHUBARB FESTIVAL
12 LEADERS FOR CHANGE
13 MAGNA - PRESSTRAN INDUSTRIES
14 LOCKES PUBLIC SCHOOL BAND
15 LIFT LIGHTING LONDON
16 HARRIS’S FLOWER FARM
17 THE SALVATION ARMY ST THOMAS
18 LID UP 4 BRANDEN / TEEN TOY DRIVE
19 FIRST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
20 COKE CANADA BOTTLING
21 TOTAL PLUMBING SOLUTIONS
22 31st ST THOMAS SCOUTING GROUP
23 HENSALL CO-OP AYLMER
24 KATIES STAR CELEBRATIONS
25 ARTHUR VOADEN SECONDARY SCHOOL
26 MODERN PURAIR
27 FIRST UNITED CHURCH
28 CENTRAL ELGIN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
29 FORMET INDUSTRIES
30 McGREGOR AUTO PARTS
31 McGREGOR AUTO PARTS
32 PARKSIDE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
33 ROYAL OAK SENIORS CENTRE
34 ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT
35 KETTLE CREEK ROOFING
36 TRADE TECH MECHANICAL SERVICES
37 GARY VAN ROOY SCRAP METAL REMOVAL
38 DNO TOWING
39 FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME DISORDER
40 SCOOPING SKOOBYS
41 DENYS LAPOINTE RACING
42 ELGIN CHRYSLER
43 ST THOMAS LIONS CLUB
