Défilé de Noël de Sainte-Julie
Visitors can browse offerings from local merchants and food trucks gathered in the community centre parking lot. Entertainment for both children and adults includes a dance party and an ephemeral pop-up bar. Guests can also participate on-site in a 50/50 raffle supporting the community holiday festivities.
What to Expect
Festive village featuring local merchants, food trucks, pop-up bar, and dancing.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Sainte-Julie
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Défilé de Noël de Sainte-Julie
Food & Drink
Food trucks will be present, and an ephemeral bar is part of the entertainment; alcoholic beverages are permitted only inside the fenced Village site.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Village de Noël: 16h à 22h; parade: first float leaves at 18h, with arrival at IGA later in the evening.
- Parking: Parking is at the Sainte-Julie community centre, 550 Bd Saint-Joseph, Sainte-Julie, QC J3E 1W8.
Tips & Advice
- Dress in warm, comfortable layers and bring blankets, mittens and a tuque, since you'll be outside along the parade route in winter temperatures.
- Bring musical instruments, flashlights or tam-tams to add to the fun along the Défilé de Noël route as the floats pass by.
- Keep any alcoholic drinks inside the fenced Village de Noël, because they're banned everywhere else for the duration of the event.
- Choose which side of the street to watch from before the parade starts, because crossing the street is forbidden until the parade has ended.
- Stay flexible about when the floats reach your spot, because the parade can move faster or slower depending on the weather conditions.
Special Events & Promotions
- 50/50 raffle: the 2026 edition is coming, and all profits go to building, decorating and maintaining the parade floats.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear and bring?
Wear warm, comfortable clothes for winter temperatures. Blankets, mittens and tuques are strongly recommended. Bring musical instruments, flashlights or tam-tams to liven up the parade route.
Can I drink alcohol at the event?
Only inside the fenced Village de Noël. Alcoholic drinks are banned outside that area for the whole event.
What route does the parade take?
The first float leaves the Maxi in Domaine des Hauts-Bois, heads to the Christmas village and finishes at the IGA later in the evening.
Is there food at the village?
Yes. Food trucks and local merchants set up at the Community Centre on December 5, and the village also has a pop-up bar.
How can I volunteer?
More than 300 volunteers help every year. You can help set up and take down the site, decorate floats on weekends in October and November, perform on the floats or work security on parade day. Proof of volunteering is provided for IB (PÉI) students.
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