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Santa Claus Parade
- Clearwater Drive (Morrison Street to Riedel Street) 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Clearwater Drive (Riedel Street to Hospital Street) 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Riedel Street 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Franklin Avenue 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
- Morrison Street 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
As winter approaches, the magic of Christmas begins to fill the air. Join us for the annual Santa Claus Parade on December 1, 2018 and other holiday festivities.
2018 Santa Claus Parade
Theme: Magic of Christmas
Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Parade Route: Parade starts at Riedel St. & Clearwater Dr, travels along Franklin Ave and finishes at Morrison St. & Clearwater Dr.
Safety of parade spectators, participants, and volunteers are a top priority. Spectators must remain on the sidewalk, while keeping a safe distance away from the parade. Parade participants failing to comply with the safety requirements and rules reviewed during the safety orientation will be removed from the parade.
Road Closures
Please drive with caution and expect delays if travelling downtown Fort McMurray on December 1, 2018. The following roads will be closed during the stated times.
Transit Detours
To make room for Santa's sleigh, there have been changes made to some transit routes. For more information about transit detours on Dec. 1, use our Transit Alert tool here.
Float Registration
Get the best seat in the house by registering a float for the Santa Claus Parade! Deadline to register is November 21.
Register Here
Insurance Requirements
Rules & Regulations
One representative for every float registered MUST attend a mandatory safety meeting.
Date: November 26, 2018
Time: 12:30 p.m. OR 5:00 p.m.
Where: McMurray Experience located at 9909 Franklin Avenue in Jubilee Plaza.
Contact information:
Arndis Arnold
Parade Coordinator
Phone: 780-788-4345
Email: Arndis.Arnold@rmwb.ca
Volunteer Information
Want to get on Santa’s 'nice list'? Community involvement is key to the success of the annual Santa Claus Parade festivities. Volunteers make this event a success.
Volunteer Registration
Volunteer Orientation
Contact Information:
Alanna Bottrell
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 780-792-5968
Email: alanna.bottrell@rmwb.ca
General Contact Information
Phone: 780-743-7966
Email: recreationandculture@rmwb.ca
Follow us on social media:
Twitter: @RMWoodBuffalo
Facebook: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Thank you to the Santa Claus Parade Community Committee
