*UPDATE: PARADE CANCELED *Moncton Santa Claus Parade 2024 happens Saturday (Nov 23)

NOTE FROM SANTA CLAUS PARADE COMMITTEE: 'Cancellation Notice: Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade It is with heavy hearts that the organizing committee of the Royale Greater Moncton Parade have come to the difficult decisions to cancel this year’s parade. Due to the expected heavy amounts of rain and high winds that are forecasted for tomorrow Saturday, November 23rd, the majority of the float entries have withdrawn from the parade. From participants to organizers, the primary concern is the safety of all participants, spectators, sponsors and volunteers, this decision was not made lightly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. There will not be an alternate date for the parade this year. Avis d’annulation du défilé Royale du père Noël du Grand Moncton C’est avec le cœur lourd que le comité organisateur du défilé Royale du père Noël du Grand Moncton a décidé d’annuler le défilé de cette année. En raison de la pluie abondante et des vents violents prévus pour demain, le samedi 23 novembre, la majorité des chars allégoriques se sont retirés du défilé. Pour les participants comme pour les organisateurs, la première préoccupation est la sécurité de tous les participants, les spectateurs, les commanditaires et les bénévoles. Cette décision n’a pas été prise à la légère. Nous regrettons tout inconvénient occasionné par cette situation. Le défilé ne se tiendra pas à une autre date pour cette année.'

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Our Shark Week Theme Parade Float concept

 

parade route

 

*Last year's winners? Click HERE

Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade Notes:  

🎅 parade is November 23, 2024, starting at 5p.
🎅 parade starts at Main St and Cameron, goes down Main Street, and ends at the corner of Champlain and Paul Street.

🎅 parade begins at 5:00p at the corner of Cameron and Main Street in Moncton and ends at the corner of Champlain and Paul Street in Dieppe. If you gather before Cameron Street or past the corner of Paul Street, you WILL NOT get to see Santa Claus.

🎅 This Year's Theme is Shark Week: Xmas under the sea! No wait, that doesn't seem right. This year’s theme is Festival of Lights.

🎅 Bring non-perishable food donations to the parade! Volunteers from the RCMP will be there at the beginning of the parade collecting your food donations for the food bank. INFO

🎅 volunteers will walk the route collecting letters for Santa! You don't need a stamp on your letter, but put your return address on the envelope. Santa's address is "Santa Claus, North Pole, Canada, H0H 0H0"
🎅 Moncton Street Closures from last year:
- From 1p until 7p Vaughan Harvey closed from St. George to Canada Street (intersections open.)
- From 3p until 7p Main Street closed from Enterprise to Cameron Street.
- From 4p until 7p Main Street closed from Cameron, through to Acadie Ave in Dieppe.
- From 4p to 7p Downing Street closed from Main Street to Assomption.

- From 4p to ~ 9p Main Street closed from Botsford to Mechanic Street.  

 

 

 

🎅 PARKING: see this link (https://downtownmoncton.com/downtown-parking/) and also (https://www.moncton.ca/get-around/parking)
- Downtown Parking meters are free on the weekend (you can't use the ones on Main or Downing St though.)

- NOTE from City: "Free festive treats will be served in the City Hall lobby from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Santa Claus is expected to pass by Moncton City Hall shortly after 6 p.m.