Cobourg, ON (November 14, 2024) – The Town of Cobourg invites the community to join the festivities at the annual Cobourg Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 6 p.m.

This year’s festive tradition has the theme of Santa’s North Pole. Parade participants have found creative ways to embrace the parade theme and will be incorporating music and lighting into their displays.

The parade route travels along King Street, starting at the library and moving east along King Street through downtown, ending at D’Arcy Street. Parade attendees are reminded to dress warmly and to wear reflective clothing. 

The Town of Cobourg's Santa Claus Parade is made possible thanks to the support of local community sponsors. This year’s sponsors and partners include the Town of Cobourg, Cobourg Police Service, Henderson Construction, Allan Insurance Group, Pure Magic Vacations, Eagle.ca, Port Hope Figure Skating Club, and Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn and Convention Centre. There are still sponsorship levels available, email Kelly Baldini at kbaldini@cobourg.ca for more information.

Participate in the Parade
The Town of Cobourg is accepting registrations from community organizations, groups and businesses who want to be a part of the parade. Visit www.Cobourg.ca/SantaClausParade for the application form and submit your entry before November 28.

Pre-Parade Fun Zone
This year, Experience Cobourg invites you to the Pre-Parade Fun Zones where you will find Winter Inflatables, hot chocolate, special guests including Sparky and more. Members of the community are invited to come Downtown Cobourg on King Street, out front of Victoria Hall to enjoy eight large winter inflatables, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Food Bank Donations
The Fare Share Food Bank will once again be collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank. Collection will happen at the beginning of the parade. This year, as well as non-perishable food, cash donations will be accepted.

Letters to Santa
Elves from Canada Post will collect children’s letters to Santa during the start of the parade.

Tune in from Home
For those who cannot attend in person, the parade will be live streamed with commentary on COGECO’s YourTV Northumberland (Cable 10 / HD Cable 700).

Road Closure Details

• King Street, from William St. to Cottesmore Ave. will be closed from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Vehicles parked on King Street will be towed after 3:30 p.m.
• Ontario Street from Albert Street to King Street West will be closed from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Seasonal Events
In addition to the parade, the Town of Cobourg would like to share the following free holiday events schedule:

• November 22, 6-8:30 p.m.: Christmas Magic Light Up Ceremony (Victoria Hall & Rotary Harbourfront Park) and Holiday Market in Rotary Harbourfront Park
• December 7, 14, and 21, 3-6 p.m.: Experience Downtown Cobourg with complimentary hop on and off horse drawn wagon rides, Albert Street Transit Shelter 35 Albert Street
• December 30, 1-3 p.m.: Mayor and Council Public Skate at the Cobourg Community Centre
• December 31, 6-9 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Rotary Harbourfront Park, 35 Albert Street
• January 4, 2-4 p.m.: Mayor’s Levee at Victoria Hall

Stay up to date on events happening in Cobourg by visiting ExperienceCobourg.ca and follow the Town of Cobourg and Experience Cobourg on social media.

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