The 74th Santa Claus Parade brings festive floats, marching bands, holiday characters and Santa to downtown Montréal on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m. The parade travels along René-Lévesque Boulevard from Drummond Street to Saint-Urbain Street. Attendance is free and the event is family-friendly. An arrival around 9:30–10 a.m. is recommended for a good viewing spot. Public transit is recommended; nearby metro stations include Guy-Concordia, Peel, McGill, Place-des-Arts and Saint-Laurent. From the South Shore, REM riders can get off at Gare Centrale and walk toward the route. Parade-day transit changes may be announced through STM/REM service updates.
74th Santa
Claus Parade
When
Saturday, 21 November
11:00–12:30
Price
Free
About
Organised by
Where
René-Lévesque Boulevard from Drummond Street to Saint-Urbain Street, Montréal, Montréal
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