Illustration of a dog in a scarf sitting on Santa's knee for a photo while its owner laughs (Surrey Santa Parade of Lights)

Surrey Santa Parade of Lights

Spectators gather in historic Cloverdale to watch a lighted evening procession welcoming Santa. The parade features a mix of vintage cars and trucks, big rigs, floats, boats, marching bands, dancers, mascots, and sports teams. Along the parade route, local groups sell food and novelties to support charitable causes.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

6:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Cloverdale

Food & Drink

Several groups along the route sell food and novelties, with proceeds going to charity.

Going?

Location

Cloverdale Town Centre · Surrey, BC V3S 4C8 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and parade fans

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a non-perishable food item or gift to donate, since the parade collects for the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.
  • Dress warmly, since you'll be standing outside for an evening lighted parade through the historic Cloverdale town centre.
  • Come ready to buy from the groups selling food and novelties along the route, since their proceeds go to charity.
  • If your club, business or team wants to take part, register through the Apply Now form, since the parade adds new entries every year.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year the Cloverdale, Downtown Surrey and Fleetwood BIAs have teamed up to grow the Santa Parade and the Big Rigs for Kids Parade into a larger event.
  • Family-friendly activity centres are planned in each town centre, with fundraising groups including the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.

Links & Contact

Run by Cloverdale BIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the parade?

Antique vehicles, big rigs, boats, floats, marching bands, mascots, remote-controlled vehicles, dancers, service clubs and sports teams. Santa arrives as part of the evening lighted parade.

Is there food along the route?

Yes. Several groups sell food and novelties along the route, and the proceeds go to charity.

Should we bring anything?

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation or a gift item. Donations go to the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.

What's new this year?

The Cloverdale, Downtown Surrey and Fleetwood BIAs have teamed up to grow the Santa Parade and the Big Rigs for Kids Parade into a larger event. The plan is to have family-friendly activity centres in each town centre.

How can my group be in the parade?

Register through the parade's Apply Now form. The Cloverdale BIA organizes it with local businesses, non-profits like the BC Vintage Truck Museum, sports and car clubs, and volunteers, and new entries join every year.

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