Santa Under the Stars Parade

Date - Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This night time parade is full of magic, with beautifully decorated floats, incredible marching bands and a few special guest including the Jolly man-in-red himself. Remember to bring your letters for Santa as Canada Post will be out collecting them before the parade begins.


Thank You

Huge thanks goes to the exceptional marshalling job done by the Optimist Club of Aurora, the crowd control done by the Don Valley REACT and the great traffic control assistance from the Safeguard Perimeter Solutions, York Region Police and Auxiliary Units.

A big thank you to all those who donated time, equipment, services and good will to the 2023 Aurora Santa Under the Stars Parade.

  • Aurora Community Volunteers
  • Rent Source
  • Smart Centres
  • St. Andrew's Shopping Centre
  • St. Andrew's Valley Golf Club
  • Town of Aurora – Parks, Roads and By Law Department

Thank you to all the participants in the parade who spent countless hours preparing their float or group to make the parade magical.

Congratulations to our 2023 Santa Under the Stars Parade Winners!

  • Best Commercial – Ontario Coast Angling
  • Best Non Commercial –  Optimist Club of Aurora
  • Best Decorated – The North Dance Company
  • Most Creative – Aurora Montessori School
  • Mayor’s Choice – The Gathering Place of Aurora 

And the most important thank you is to Santa Claus for making a special trip to the Town of Aurora!


Event Photos

Santa on Float  Drone Photo of Santa Under the Stars Parade

Santa parade town crier  Group of indigenous people at parade

Glow in the dark holiday wings  Snowman, gingerbread cookie and Mrs Claus


More Information & Contact

For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or email our Special Events Team.

Note: We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.


Thank You to our Sponsors

Event Sponsor

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