What to know about Toronto’s 2025 Santa Claus Parade

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The weather outside is far from terrible, but traffic in Toronto is about to start this weekend.

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Santa Claus Parade will hit the streets of the city center on Sunday, and combined with the accompanying 5K run, drivers and pedestrians should be prepared for plenty of detours and delays.

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The 121st annual event will begin at 12:30 p.m., but preparations will begin hours before.

However, before Santa, Mrs. Claus, their sleigh and the rest of the floats make their way through town, there will be a 5-kilometer Holly Jolly Fun Run along the parade route, starting at 11:45 a.m.

Parade spectators are asked to ensure all personal items and children are cleared from the roadway by 11:30 a.m. to allow runners and walkers to complete the 5K.

The route starts at Christie Pits at 12:30 pm and ends approximately two and a half hours later at St. Lawrence Market.

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Vehicles on the route will be evacuated

Toronto police are warning that towing of vehicles parked along the parade route will begin at 6 a.m. Sunday.

Roads are expected to reopen at 6pm Sunday.

Participants are encouraged to use public transportation, although another option is to park away from the parade route and walk to the event in rainy weather. Check TTS website for setting up the service because of the parade and the run.

The Weather Network says the forecast for Sunday will be a high of 8C, with rain and snow in the morning followed by partly sunny skies in the afternoon.

The parade will also be broadcast on CityTV.

Which roads will be closed and when?

As for road closures, their start times vary on Sunday.

7 am

Bloor Street from Ossington Avenue to Christie Street.

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9:30 am

Bloor Street from Christie Street to Avenue Road.

10 am

Wellington Street, from Yonge Street to Church Street.

11 am

Spadina Avenue from Lowther Avenue to Willcox Street.
St. George Street from Prince Arthur to College Street.
Hosking Avenue from St George's Street to Queen's Park Cr.
Royal Park Kr. from Bloor Street to College Street.
College Street from Beverly Street to Bay Street.
University Avenue from College Street to Dundas Street.
Dundas Street from McCall Street to Bay Street.
University Avenue from Dundas Street to Front Street.
Queen Street from Duncan Street to Bay Street.
Adelaide Street from Duncan Street to University Avenue.
King St.W. from Simcoe Street to York Street.
Front St. W. from Simcoe Street to Sherbourne Street.
Wellington Street from University Avenue to Jarvis Street.
Bay Street from King Street to Lakeshore Boulevard. IN.
Yonge Street from King Street to Lakeshore Boulevard.
Front Street from Bay Street to Jarvis Street.
Jarvis Street from King Street to Lakeshore Boulevard. E.

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