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Saskatoon’s 34th annual Santa Claus Parade will take over certain downtown streets on Sunday. The parade starts at 1 p.m
Motorists should be aware of the various downtown roads that will be closed or have lanes restricted on Sunday for the annual parade. The road restrictions will be in effect between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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“Expect delays and temporary road closures in the downtown area. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the event area. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully and watch for participants,” the city said in a statement issued Friday.
The following roads will be closed to accommodate the parade:
- 20th Street at Fourth Avenue
- 21st Street between first and second avenues
- First Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets
- The Idylwyld Drive ramp to First Avenue and
- 19th Street between Avenue B and Fourth Avenue.
The following roads will close at noon, and will reopen as the parade progresses along the parade route:
- First Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets
- Second Avenue between 19th and 23rd streets
- Third Avenue between 19th and 23rd streets
- Fourth Avenue between 20th and 23rd streets
- 20th Street between Idylwyld Drive and Spadina Crescent
- 21st Street between Second Avenue and Spadina Crescent and
- 22nd Street between Pacific Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
The detours may affect Saskatoon Transit. Riders were reminded to check transit service alerts and real-time bus information, which is available on third-party apps, Google Maps Transit or on desktop.
The 34th Annual Santa Claus Parade starts 1 p.m. on Sunday. (Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade)
Santa Claus himself joined the CKOM Morning Show ahead of the big day on Sunday.
“It’s going to follow the same route it has done in previous years,” said Santa.
Even if you miss the parade, you’ll still have a chance to meet Santa at Midtown.
“I’ll be leaving the float,” Santa added. “(I’ll be) going inside, and people can come and visit me at the Midtown mall from now until Christmas… We look forward to inviting all of the boys and girls, grandpas and grandmas and moms and dads to come on down and see us at the Midtown mall,” said Santa.
Parade safety tips
The Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade website lists some public spaces for the public to use to warm up during the event, including the Midtown shopping centre, Remai Modern gallery, Drinkle Mall, the Saskatoon Public Library, the Meewasin Skating Rink and the YCMA of Saskatoon.
The website also offers some advice for parade goers, such as taking a group selfie with your kids before heading out.
“It’s easy to get separated in a crowd – we know! Saskatoon Police Security, Security Officers and parade Ambassador will be stationed along the parade route. If you get separated, look for an officer and report to them. For older kids, agree on a pre-designated meeting spot in case you get separated,” the parade organizers noted.
Make sure your kids stay behind the parade route barricades, organizers noted.
The website also advised checking the weather forecast and dressing accordingly, including dressing in layers.
Park in a safe, well-lit area near the parade route and be aware of your surroundings while travelling in groups, the organizers noted.
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