Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
Spectators gather in historic Cloverdale to watch a lighted evening procession welcoming Santa. The parade features a mix of vintage cars and trucks, big rigs, floats, boats, marching bands, dancers, mascots, and sports teams. Along the parade route, local groups sell food and novelties to support charitable causes.
What to Expect
Evening lighted parade inspired by the iconic Coca-Cola holiday commercial.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Cloverdale
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Cloverdale BIA
Food & Drink
Several groups along the route sell food and novelties, with proceeds going to charity.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and parade fans
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6:00pm.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a non-perishable food item or gift to donate, since the parade collects for the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.
- Dress warmly, since you'll be standing outside for an evening lighted parade through the historic Cloverdale town centre.
- Come ready to buy from the groups selling food and novelties along the route, since their proceeds go to charity.
- If your club, business or team wants to take part, register through the Apply Now form, since the parade adds new entries every year.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year the Cloverdale, Downtown Surrey and Fleetwood BIAs have teamed up to grow the Santa Parade and the Big Rigs for Kids Parade into a larger event.
- Family-friendly activity centres are planned in each town centre, with fundraising groups including the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the parade?
Antique vehicles, big rigs, boats, floats, marching bands, mascots, remote-controlled vehicles, dancers, service clubs and sports teams. Santa arrives as part of the evening lighted parade.
Is there food along the route?
Yes. Several groups sell food and novelties along the route, and the proceeds go to charity.
Should we bring anything?
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation or a gift item. Donations go to the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, the Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.
What's new this year?
The Cloverdale, Downtown Surrey and Fleetwood BIAs have teamed up to grow the Santa Parade and the Big Rigs for Kids Parade into a larger event. The plan is to have family-friendly activity centres in each town centre.
How can my group be in the parade?
Register through the parade's Apply Now form. The Cloverdale BIA organizes it with local businesses, non-profits like the BC Vintage Truck Museum, sports and car clubs, and volunteers, and new entries join every year.
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