Santa's Spectacle of Lights
Visitors line the route along Bayly Street and Harwood Avenue South to welcome Santa, view community floats, and enjoy marching bands and traveling characters. The procession travels through downtown Ajax and concludes at Ajax Town Hall. After the parade, guests can gather for a tree lighting ceremony and celebration at Town Hall and the Ajax Main Library.
What to Expect
Parade featuring floats, bands, and a tree lighting ceremony.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Town of Ajax
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local community members
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
- Parking: Parking at Town Hall is limited; patrons are encouraged to park at Ajax Plaza Harwood Shopping Centre or Baywood Centre. Parking rules and bylaws apply.
Tips & Advice
- Park at Ajax Plaza Harwood Shopping Centre or Baywood Centre, since parking at Town Hall is limited and all parking bylaws stay in effect.
- Stay after the parade for the tree lighting ceremony and after party at Town Hall and the Ajax Main Library, which begin right after it ends.
- Plan your drive around closures on Bayly St. W., Harwood Ave. S., Mackenzie Ave. and Achilles Rd., which shut for part of parade day.
- Dress warmly and bring layers for a late-November evening outside, since you will be standing along the route and then staying for the tree lighting.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tree lighting ceremony and after party at Town Hall and Ajax Main Library right after the parade.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we see in the parade?
Floats, bands, travelling characters and Santa himself.
Is there anything after the parade?
Yes. A tree lighting ceremony and after party start right after the parade at Town Hall (65 Harwood Avenue South) and the Ajax Main Library.
Where should I park?
Parking at Town Hall is limited. Use the Ajax Plaza Harwood Shopping Centre or Baywood Centre instead. All parking bylaws stay in effect.
Which roads are closed on parade day?
Parts of Bayly St. W. (Finley Ave. to Salem Rd.), Harwood Ave. S. (Birch Cres. to Emperor St.), Mackenzie Ave. (Bayly to Clements Rd. W.) and Achilles Rd. (Harwood Ave. S. to Salem Rd.) close for part of the day. Closure times can change without notice.
Can my group enter a float or walking group?
Yes. Floats and walking groups apply through the Town of Ajax. The Town also takes volunteers, entertainers and vendors for its 2026 festivals and events.
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