A new tradition is born: Apply now to join the downtown Mississauga Santa Claus Parade!

By September 29, 2025Events

The City of Mississauga is kicking off the holiday season with something new—a Santa Claus Parade in the downtown!

September 29, 2025

Previously hosted by the The Mississauga Auto Mall, Mississauga’s Santa Claus parade has a proud legacy of spreading joy to the community. Now part of the City’s annual Light Up the Square celebration on Saturday, November 22, presented by TD, it promises to be even bigger in attendance, participants and community support.Fittingly themed “Shine Bright, Sauga!”, this new evening parade invites participants to deck their floats or costumes with bright, colourful LEDs and shine a light on their culture, holiday traditions and proud community spirit. The City of Mississauga is proud to support non-profit organizations in participating in the parade by providing access to essential resources and collaborative planning opportunities.

The festivities stretch beyond the parade route and will make the downtown glow with the lighting of the 35 ft. Christmas tree, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and holiday experiences across Celebration Square, Square One and surrounding streets.

Parade applications are now open!

Community groups, businesses, cultural organizations and performers are invited to showcase their holiday spirit and creativity by joining the parade. Applications that meet the participant criteria will be evaluated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Visit celebrationsquare.ca/lightupthesquare for more information and to submit an application.

Parade application contact

Gautam Sharma: Santaclausparademississauga@gmail.com

Apply by October 15 to help Mississauga shine bright this holiday season!

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“We are so excited to bring Mississauga’s Santa Claus Parade to our downtown. Light Up the Square has already become one of our most popular and cherished traditions and adding the parade makes it even more special. This event is more than just a celebration, it’s an opportunity for families, neighbours and visitors to come together, experience the magic of the season and showcase the diversity that makes Mississauga shine bright all year long.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish