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Date and Time
Saturday Nov 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
Floats must arrive via Minet's Point Rd and Lakeshore Drive.
Police will allow you to enter (closed to public traffic).
Registration is at Southshore Community Centre.
Parade floats arrive to the parade route between 2pm - 4pm
Do not attempt to arrive via Tiffin / Lakeshore - you will be turned away.
The parade begins at 5pm sharp.
Floats will not be admitted after 4pm, fees will not be refunded for late arrivals or no-shows.
Please ensure your driver has read the Participant Guide, Click Here.
Fees/Admission
FLOAT ENTRIES are:
$250 Non-Member, commercial businesses
$200 Member, commercial businesses
$150 Non-Member, Not For Profit / Charities
$100 Member, Not For Profit / Charities
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you are unable to attend, please email tricia@barriechamber.com to cancel before 2:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the event.
Website
Description
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of Santa! A night parade full of fantastic lights, colours and music.
This year's parade is scheduled for 5pm on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
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All floats must be fully constructed and decorated prior to arrival. Incomplete floats will not be admitted to the parade.
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All entries must carry valid insurance, listing the Barrie Chamber of Commerce as an additional insured party.
Download the Participant Guide here.
Download the "How to Build a Float" guide here.
Please note that all participants of the Barrie Santa Claus Parade must agree to the terms and conditions of the Participant Guide. Registration for the event will imply your agreement to those terms.
Float Registration Deadline: Monday, November 16th, 2026 by 2pm. No refunds will be issued beyond this date & time.
