Santa Claus Parade 2024
This year, downtown Montreal lights up with countless surprises. Blending innovation and tradition, Santa Claus and his troupe are ready to fly in from the North Pole, bringing joy and wonder to the season.
More exciting than ever, the new Parade route allows you to fully enjoy the show while also discovering outdoor installations along the way.
But watch out for the naughty elves—they’re always up to their tricks! Can we outsmart them together and keep the magic alive?
Make sure you’re there for the Santa Claus Parade kick-off at 11 AM!
Parade FAQ
Public transit (subway, bus, REM) is the best way to access the Parade. Seven subway stations are located near the route:
Orange Line: Bonaventure, Lucien-L’Allier, Place-d’Armes et Square-Victoria-OACI
Green Line: Atwater, Guy-Concordia, Peel, McGill, and Place des Arts
If you’re driving, we recommend using underground parking. There are over 50,000 spaces available downtown. Here are some parking options:
- Eaton Centre: 500 spaces – 1801 McGill College Avenue
- Place Ville Marie: 900 spaces – 1 Place Ville Marie
- Complexe Desjardins: about 1,000 spaces – 150 Sainte-Catherine Street West, accessible from Jeanne-Mance Street or Saint-Urbain Street
- Montreal Convention Centre: about 400 spaces – 1025 Rue Chenneville, accessible from Viger Avenue
- Place Bonaventure: about 750 spaces – 800 De La Gauchetière Street West
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal: 475 Président-Kennedy Avenue
No, this year’s route will no longer pass through Sainte-Catherine Street. Santa Claus will parade along René-Lévesque Boulevard, between Bishop Street and Saint-Urbain Street.
The Parade will last about 1 to 1.5 hours. Be sure to wear warm and comfortable clothing to handle any type of weather!
No, there won’t be a big screen to follow the Parade off the route.
Absolutely! Postal elves will be roaming the Parade route to collect letters from children and ensure they reach Santa!
For your safety, please don’t cross the street while the Parade is in progress.
There are no washroom facilities along the parade route. However, the event is organized around major shopping centers, such as the Montreal Eaton Centre, Place Montréal Trust, Place Ville Marie, Complexe Desjardins, Promenades Cathédrale, Hudson’s Bay, Carrefour Industrielle Alliance, and Les Cours Mont-Royal, all of which offer accessible washrooms.
Yes, a photo-video team will be on-site to capture the Parade. By participating in this event, you consent to potentially being filmed and/or photographed.
Please send an email to defileperenoel@dottiecie.com.
No, there isn’t a dedicated account for the Santa Claus Parade, but feel free to share your content by tagging us at @montrealcentreville. 🎅✨Follow us to keep up with Parade updates and upcoming giveaways!
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