Santa Claus Parade route and road closures in Toronto for 2025
Sandeep Panesar
created: Nov. 21, 2025, 3:48 p.m. | updated: Nov. 22, 2025, 5:36 a.m.
Toronto's 121st annual Santa Claus Parade is hitting the city's streets this Sunday, Nov. 23, which will come with major road closures throughout downtown.
With that said, here are some key details you'll want to note for the upcoming parade, including road closures, detours, and the official route for the 2025 Santa Claus Parade.
Santa Claus Parade route for 2025The new route introduced in 2024 was a hit, and organizers are sticking with the same procession again this year.
Santa Claus Parade road closures for 2025Road closures will kick off early to for the Holly Jolly Fun Run, which starts at 11:45 a.m., on Nov. 23, just 45 minutes before the parade itself.
The Santa Claus Parade takes place on Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m., starting at Christie Pits Park, located at 750 Bloor St. W.
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