This list is updated yearly in early November, so you won’t miss knowing about the Santa Claus Parades in New Brunswick! ***UPDATED YEARLY – 2024***
Santa Claus is coming to town! Are you prepared for Santa and his helpers to spread Christmas cheer through parades in communities across New Brunswick this November and December? Gather your family, bundle up warmly, pack a thermos of hot chocolate, and make plans to enjoy a Santa Claus parade this season.
Before you know it, parade season will be here, and we don’t want you to miss out! Below is a list of Santa Claus parades happening in New Brunswick, so you can attend one or more close to you. The lights, sounds, and excitement of a Santa Claus parade are the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in New Brunswick.
**In addition, if you have details for other Santa Claus Parades in New Brunswick, let us know.
Although Santa will be here before you know it, we have you covered! Santa Claus Parades in New Brunswick start in November and continue thru early December. Plan now, because you may be able to attend more than one!
November 16th, 2024 – EDMUNDSTON
The Edmundston Santa Claus Parade is a magical evening with animated professional and local parade floats, starting at 7 p.m. on November 16th and ending at 8:30 p.m.
November 16th, 2024 – SAINT JOHN
The 71st Annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade will take place at 6 p.m. on November 16th, 2024.
November 22nd, 2024 – SHEDIAC
In Shediac, the Christmas Parade will be on Friday, November 22, 2024, starting at 7 PM.
Special Activities at Pascal Poirier Park:
From 6 PM to 7 PM, join us for festive activities, including Live music & Hot chocolate
November 23rd, 2024 – MONCTON
The Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade will take place at 5 pm. It will start at the corner of Main St & Cameron St in Moncton. The parade will follow along Main to Champlain St, up to the corner of Paul St. VIEW ROUTE
November 23rd, 2024 – LANCASTER
The Annual Lancaster Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, November 23rd, at 1 p.m.
November 24th, 2024 – GRAND BAY WESTFIELD
The Annual Dirt Road Christmas Parade will take place on November 24th from 2 to 4 pm.
November 29th, 2024 – MINTO
Minto will host the Christmas Parade at 6 pm on November 29th.
November 30th, 2024 – CHIPMAN
Chipman will host their Christmas Parade at 6 pm on November 30th, 2024.
November 30th, 2024 – FREDERICTON
Fredericton’s annual Santa Claus Parade will take place on November 30, 2024, on the northside. This will be the 50th year we have held this parade. The Parade will form on Devonshire Drive. It will proceed left onto Union Street and continue westerly towards Main Street. Then, it will continue along Main Street until it reaches Johnson Avenue.
November 30th, 2024 – KV (Rothesay & Quispamsis)
KV Santa Claus Parade is happening on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, starting at 6 PM. The parade will begin at KVHS and follow Hampton Road to the Marr Road/Clark Road intersection.
November 30th, 2024 – ST. MARTINS
November 30th at 6:30pm is the 2nd Annual Fundy-St. Martins Christmas Parade (Rain Date: December 1st)
December 1st, 2024 – CAP PELÉ
The Santa Claus parade presented by the Cap-Acadie Chamber of Commerce will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The parade will start on Tediche St. in Cap-Pelé, then descend on Acadie Rd. to end at the intersection on Dora Alley
December 1st, 2024 – WOODSTOCK
Woodstock’s FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS with take place on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st at 4pm.
** NEW ROUTE: Starting at the old Save Easy parking lot at 138 Houlton Street, the parade will turn left onto Main Street, and end at the NBCC parking lot.
December 6th, 2024 – BATHURST
The Downtown Bathurst Christmas Parade starts at 6pm on Friday, December 6th. It’s going to be a magical event you won’t want to miss.
December 6th, 2024 – MIRAMICHI
This year’s parade theme is A Vintage Christmas, on Friday, December 6th at 6:30pm.
Route: Depart from JM Hill High School, then left on Henderson St, turn left on Duke St, left on King St, left on Water St, left on Johnston St, right on Water St, and left on Lobban Ave; the parade will finish at AC Blanchard Clinic
December 6th, 2024 – PETITCODIAC
The Community of Three Rivers & the Petitcodiac Fire Department, along with the BGC of Petitcodiac/Salisbury, proudly presents the annual Santa Claus Festival of Light Parade. This year’s event will be held on Friday, December 6th at 7 pm.
December 6th, 2024 – ST. STEPHEN
The St. Stephen Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at 6pm. The parade starting location will be the same as in previous years, at the Ganong Factory (Chocolate Drive). The Gentle Zone (no sirens, low volume) will run from the starting point to Border Arena.
December 7th, 2024 – BOUCTOUCHE
The 27th Grand-Bouctouche Christmas Parade will take place on December 7, 2024. The route will be the same to previous years, from Kent Homes to Place Lebourg.
December 7th, 2024 – SHIPPAGAN
The Santa Claus Parade in Shippagan is on December 7th at 6pm. For more details check their FB event Here.
December 7th, 2024 – ST. ANDREW’S
The Fireman’s Santa Claus Parade in St. Andrews by-the-Sea will take place on December 7th, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
December 7th, 2024 – SUSSEX
The Sussex Santa Claus Parade is taking place on December 7th at 6:30 p.m.d
The Parade will leave from Perry Street and work its way down Main Street to the Walmart parking lot.
December 8th, 2024 – GRAND MANAN
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 8th at 6PM for the Annual Grand Manan Christmas Parade!! The parade will follow the route from St Paul’s Stone Church to the Community Center.
December 14th, 2024 – SALISBURY
The third annual Scooptopia Christmas Parade is set to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 6:30 PM
December 15th, 2024 – TRACADIE
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