Follow Santa’s Journey Across the City Live

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Follow Santa’s Journey Across the City Live

Santa Claus is set to embark on his annual journey across Ottawa in the coming weeks. This festive season brings numerous opportunities for residents to catch a glimpse of Santa and his reindeer. The city has announced his participation in various holiday parades across the capital.

Upcoming Santa Parades in Ottawa

Here are the scheduled parades where families can enjoy the festive spirit:

Help Santa Toy Parade: Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.
Kanata Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.
Manotick Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade: Friday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m.
Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade: Saturday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.
Orléans Santa’s Parade of Lights: Saturday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m.
Osgoode Village Parade of Lights: Friday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Richmond Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m.
Stittsville Parade of Lights: Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Constance and Buckham’s Bay Santa Parade: Saturday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m.
Huntley Community Association Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
Metcalfe Santa Parade Food and Toy Drive: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.

Plan Ahead for Santa’s Journey

Residents are encouraged to plan their parade visits in advance. For real-time traffic information, consult the interactive traffic map available on Ottawa’s official website.

Additional Festive Activities

Besides the parades, Ottawa offers a range of holiday activities for everyone to enjoy:

Ottawa Christmas Market: Aberdeen Plaza at Lansdowne, Nov. 21 to Dec. 31 (Fridays through Sundays).
Parkdale Holiday Market: Nov. 29, noon to 6 p.m.
Mayor’s 23rd Annual Christmas Celebration: Ottawa City Hall, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cumberland Farmers’ Market Christmas Market: Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ByWard Public Market Winter Market: Nov. 21, 4 p.m. with annual tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
Magic of Lights: Wesley Clover Parks, Nov. 21 to Jan. 3.
Winter Lights across Canada: Parliament Hill, Dec. 8 to Jan. 9.
Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk: Lansdowne Park, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
Fitzroy Harbour Children’s Christmas Party: Dec. 6, 10 a.m.

Museum and Heritage Activities

Families can also visit museums for festive events:

Billings Estate National Historic Site: Holiday Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 28 to Dec. 19 (excluding Dec. 13-14).
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum: Vintage Village of Lights on weekends from Nov. 28 to Dec. 21 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nepean Museum: Retro Christmas, Dec. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more details about city programs and services, visit Emegypt, call 311, or contact local numbers for assistance.