Plan your West Lincoln Santa Claus Parade experience

Final preparations are underway for the 36th annual West Lincoln Santa Claus Parade being held on Saturday, November 28, starting at 5 p.m. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their parade day to ensure the best possible experience.

Holiday Market

Start your day with some holiday shopping! The Township is holding a Holiday Market on the morning of the parade. Come out to the West Lincoln Community Centre, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 28, to peruse a wide selection of quality products and creations from local vendors.

Christmas Bazaar

St. Luke’s Anglican Church is holding a Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale at the St. Lukes Community Hall, 216 Station Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 28.

Parade route

The parade will start at 5 p.m. from the West Lincoln Community Centre, travelling east on West Street, continuing south on Regional Road 20 and concluding at the corner of St. Catharines Street and Industrial Park Road.

Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly, bring their own lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to claim their spot.

Parking spaces will be reserved at Smithville Garage (215 St. Catharines St.) exclusively for those vehicles with a valid, displayed accessible parking permit.

Road closures

Road closures will begin at 3:30 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. Residents are asked to please not park along the parade route during that time.

• Hard Closure on Regional Rd. 20 (West St.) beginning at South Grimsby Rd. 5
• Hard Closure on Regional Rd. 14 (Station St.) beginning at Forest Ave. and ending at West St.
• Hard Closure on Regional Rd. 14 (Canborough St.) beginning at Colver St. and ending at St. Catharines St.
• Hard Closure on St. Catharines St. and Industrial Park Rd.
• Hard Closure at Hwy 20 and Townline Rd.
• Soft Closure at Wade Rd. And West St.
• Soft Closure at Smits Cove and Griffin St.
• Soft Closure at Brock St.
• Soft Closure at College St.
• Soft Closure at South St.
• Soft Closure at Dennis Dr.
• Soft Closure at Duffin St.
• Soft Closure at Skyway Rd. and Industrial Park Rd.

Give back

The parade will again provide an opportunity for attendees to give back and support community members in need.

West Lincoln Fire & Emergency Services will be collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit the West Lincoln Community Care as part of Mayor Ganann’s Holiday Community Challenge.