Oakville's 2026 Santa Claus Parade is set for 14 November — here's how to take part
The Town of Oakville's 2026 Santa Claus Parade, themed “North Pole Sweets and Treats,” is on Saturday 14 November, rain or shine. Groups that want to march have until 1 November to apply, and volunteers until 26 October.
The details
What is happening
The Town of Oakville has confirmed its 2026 Santa Claus Parade for Saturday 14 November, with the theme “North Pole Sweets and Treats.” The Town runs the parade in partnership with a volunteer committee and the business community, and it goes ahead rain or shine. Applications to take part opened on 16 September.
How to take part
There are two ways to be in the parade: entering a band, float or walking group, or volunteering on the day. Each has its own deadline, and both are weeks before the Town publishes the route. Everyone taking part must attend a mandatory pre-parade meeting on 12 November.
- Saturday 14 November 2026
- North Pole Sweets and Treats
- 16 September 2026
- 1 November 2026, 11:59 p.m.
- 26 October 2026, 11:59 p.m.
- 12 November 2026
- Rain or shine
Not announced yet
As of this writing the Town has not published the 2026 parade route, the start time, or the road closures and transit detours that come with it. In past years the parade has run along Lakeshore Road through downtown, with closures and a free shuttle announced closer to the day; the Town confirms the 2026 details on its parade page and through Oakville Transit service updates.
Sources
Town of Oakville
Oakville Santa Claus Parade