Santa Claus Parade
The Santa Claus Parade returns this coming Sunday 24th, after the uncertainty due to lack of financing. City of Toronto and Prime Minister Trudeau provided funding of $100,000 through the Special Events Stabilization Initiative (SESI), which includes the Santa Claus Parade.
The historic parade will feature 18 marching bands and 26 floats representing parade partners and sponsors. Besides, Former Wiggles star Emma Watkins will make her Canadian debut with her new preschool brand, Emma Memma. Additionally, a milk and cookies zone at Christie Pits will open at 10 a.m., where attendees can write letters to Santa and enjoy the appetizers.
The event begins at 12:30 p.m. with a new east route on Bloor Street from Christie Pits. It is expected to be around two and a half hours long. If you can assist, the parade will be live-streamed on YouTube for the first time.
Drop-in outdoor Skating
Many outdoor rinks open for the season this coming Saturday 23rd. People can now jump down to the drop-in skating map to find a rink near you. The City states it will be opening select skating rinks in Toronto. City organizers say a majority of the outdoor ice rinks will stay open until mid-March. The schedule is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Indoor rinks (arenas) open for fall/winter and close in late March to late April.
Here you can find the list of the outdoor skating rinks opening on Nov. 23 in Toronto and after Nov. 30. Among some are Nathan Phillips Square, Riverdale Park East, Alexandra Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park, High Park, and College Park.
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