Help Santa Toy Parade
Spectators line the streets to cheer on Santa Claus as he delivers holiday joy. The event features floats traveling along Queen Elizabeth Driveway to Lansdowne Park. Attendees can support the Help Santa Campaign to provide toys for local families at Christmas.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
11:00am.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Centretown (start), Glebe (end)
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- The route starts at Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Somerset Street West, then heads south along the Driveway to Lansdowne Park and TD Place.
- Bring a donation for the Help Santa Campaign, which goes to Toy Mountain and gives toys to local families who might otherwise go without.
- Students who need volunteer hours can sign up to help, get their hours signed and should plan on about a six-hour commitment.
- Expect road closures along the route, where volunteers are posted to help people get where they need to go.
- Dress warmly for standing outside along the route in late November while you wait for Santa to pass.
Links & Contact
Run by Ottawa Firefighters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can come and watch?
Everyone is welcome to line the streets and cheer on Santa.
How does the parade help local families?
Donations to the Help Santa Campaign go straight to CTV and MOVE 100's Toy Mountain. Toy Mountain gives toys to Ottawa families who might otherwise have no gifts at Christmas, with 3 toys for each child.
Can I volunteer at the parade?
Yes, and everyone is welcome. Volunteers are posted at every road closure to help people find their way. Plan on about six hours. The parade signs off volunteer hours for anyone who needs them.
Can my business or group enter a float?
Yes. Float applications go through the parade's Apply Now: Floats form. Registration for 2026 opened September 14.
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