Two Santa parades in Niagara this weekend

By Bonnie Heslop

Published: November 19, 2024 at 8:50 PM

A man dressed as Santa Claus participates in the annual Christmas Parade, in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The parade is organized by the merchants of the annual Christmas Fair, who dress as stars, elves, angels, snowflakes, reindeers and other traditional figures associated with the holidays. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)AP Photo/Juan Karita

There will be two Santa parades in Niagara this weekend.

Santa will first appear in Welland's Santa Claus Parade this Saturday starting at 5 p.m.

This year’s parade route starts at Canadian Tire Financial Services, then west on East Main Street, ending at Civic Square.

A celebration will be held at Civic Square including a firefighter chili cookoff, and a tree lighting.

Meantime, this Saturday also marks the Fort Erie Santa Claus Parade.

While the parade starts at 5:30 p.m., a pre-party will start at 3 p.m. on Jarvis Street with free pony rides, live music, toasting stations, and food trucks.