Take public transit to the Santa Claus Parade route on boulevard René-Lévesque!

Nearby metro stations:

Line 1 – Green

• Peel
• McGill (universally accessible)
• Place-des-Arts (universally accessible)

Line 2 – Orange

• Lucien-L’Allier
• Bonaventure (universally accessible)
• Square-Victoria-OACI
• Place-d’Armes (universally accessible)

To avoid waiting in line, buy your tickets in advance. If you have an OPUS card, you can even purchase your tickets directly through the Chrono mobile application.

Coming from the South Shore? The REM is your best option!

It will take you from Brossard to Montreal’s Central Station, right in the heart of the Parade route!

If you’re coming by car, use underground parking spaces. More than 50,000 spaces are available downtown. Here are just a few of them. 

• Centre Eaton de Montréal: 500 spaces – 1801 McGill College  Avenue
• Place Ville Marie: 900 spaces – 1 Place Ville Marie
• Complexe Desjardins: nearly 1,000 spaces – 150 Sainte-Catherine West Street, entrance via Jeanne-Mance or Saint-Urbain Streets
• Palais des Congrès: nearly 400 spaces  – 1025 Chenneville Street, accessible via Viger Avenue
• Place Bonaventure: nearly 750 spaces – 800 Gauchetière West Street
• Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal:  475 Président-Kennedy Avenue
• Gare Centrale: 895 Gauchetière West Street
• Place du Canada: nearly 200 spaces – 1010 Gauchetière West Street
• Faubourg (Concordia): nearly 200 spaces – 1250 Guy Street

Please note that on Parade Day, traffic in the downtown core will be heavy due to street closures and the large number of spectators.

The Parade will take place along René-Lévesque Boulevard, from Drummond Street to Saint-Urbain Street, starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

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Yes! The Santa Claus Parade takes place rain, snow or shine. We recommend dressing warmly and wearing clothing suited to the weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather, please check our official channels for the latest updates.

No, the bleachers are not open to the public.

No, there won’t be any screen—however, the route will allow you to enjoy the Parade up close.

Yes! Catch the highlights of the Santa Claus Parade in a special broadcast airing on TVA on Saturday, November 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. A rebroadcast is also scheduled for Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to noon. 

No, there is no designated area for people with reduced mobility along the route. However, René-Lévesque Boulevard is accessible to everyone.

No, it will not be possible to follow the floats. For your own safety, never cross the street during the Parade.

There are no restrooms set up along the route. However, the Parade is organized around major shopping centres such as the Centre Eaton de Montréal, Place Montréal Trust, Place Ville Marie, Complexe Desjardins, Promenades Cathédrale, Carrefour Industrielle Alliance, and Les Cours Mont-Royal, all of which have accessible restrooms.

Some buses will be rerouted and stops temporarily cancelled. For all transport information, please visit the STM page dedicated to events.

Yes, photographers and videographers will be present to captured the Parade. By participating in this event, you agree to be potentially filmed and/or photographed.

Please send an email to perenoel@dottietcie.com

No, the Santa Claus Parade doesn’t have its own account.
All information related to the Parade will be shared through Montréal centre-ville’s social media channels.

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