Oakville Firefighters kick off toy drive at Santa Parade - Nov. 16, 2012       The annual Oakville Professional Firefighters Association (OPFFA) toy drive will begin Saturday (Nov. 17) as Santa arrives at the Oakville Santa Claus Parade.  [more]

Santa's own squadron of planes to kickoff parade - Nov. 15, 2012           Look. Up in the sky — it’s a bird; it’s a plane; it’s a Christmas tree formation of planes. [more]

Santa Claus Parade brings joy and fosters a spirit of giving - Nov. 8, 2012   When Santa comes to town Saturday, Nov. 17, people of all ages will line the streets of downtown and Kerr Village.  This year’s theme is Once Upon a Christmas, and for years the parade has been part of a special story of giving back to our community. [more]

Interested in Volunteering for the Santa Claus Parade? - Nov. 1, 2012   There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer and each year residents of Oakville, both young and not so young, demonstrate the heart of our community is strong by volunteering to assist in the annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade. [more]

Santa colouring contest deadline is Nov. 5 - Oct. 24,   2012                         In less than three weeks, Santa Claus will be riding his sleigh through the streets of Oakville in this year's Santa Claus Parade [more]

White Oaks marching band pulls out of Santa parade - Oct. 17, 2012           The White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) marching band made its public debut at the Oakville Santa Claus Parade in 2005.  It has been in the parade every year since — until now. [more]

Be a part of the 2012 Oakville Santa Claus Parade - Oct. 11, 2012              As kids and adults alike anxiously await the return of Santa, the Oakville Santa Claus Parade invites all community groups, schools, sports teams and businesses to enter a float in this year’s Parade taking place on Saturday, November 17.  The Oakville Santa Claus Parade has been delighting families, residents and visitors for 64 years, and now it’s your turn to be a part of all the holiday cheer by entering a float! The theme of Oakville’s 64th annual Santa Claus Parade is ‘Once Upon a Christmas.’ Creativity and originality are key when designing your float. [more]

Countdown to Oakville Santa Claus Parade is underway - Sept. 13, 2012      While residents are soaking up the last days of the summer sun, the count down to the 64th annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade has already begun.  Once again the time for Christmas shopping, baking and the gathering of family and friends will soon be here — and with it, the thoughts of Oakvillians young and old gradually turn toward a visit from the big guy himself.  With 64 days until the parade marches in, Santa Claus will soon be making his yearly ride down the streets of Oakville in his great red sleigh.  [more]

66 Days Until the Oakville Santa Claus Parade - Sept. 13, 2012              Once again the time for Christmas shopping, baking and the gathering of family and friends will soon be upon us, as the thoughts of Oakvillians young and old gradually turn toward a visit from the big guy himself. Yes, Santa Claus will soon be making his yearly ride down the streets of Oakville in his great red sleigh! [more]