Montreal’s biggest Santa Claus parade is returning to the streets of downtown this weekend, for the first time since 2019.
The 70th annual Le défilé du Père Noël will cruise along Sainte-Catherine Street (between Guy and Jeanne-Mance) on Saturday, November 19.
The Christmas extravaganza will feature Mrs. Claus, floats, elves, marching bands, dancers, and the lovely Christmas fairy, while covering a two-kilometre downtown trek.
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The landmark event, which is also televised, is expecting an estimated 300,000 spectators while another one million tune in on TV.
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Well-known Quebec performers will also lend their voices and sing Christmas classics. Cirque du Soleil performers will also be joining floats and the downtown street, making it even more magical.
Montréal Centre-Ville, the organization behind the joyous parade, says the return of the tradition “marks the official start of the holiday season in downtown Montreal.”
Le défilé du Père Noël
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When: Saturday, November 19
Time: 11 am
Where: Ste. Catherine Street, between Guy and Jeanne-Mance
Price: Free