Holiday Events
Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Market, and Tree Lighting
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: EG Civic Centre and EG Sports Complex
Cost: FREE Admission and suitable for all ages!
This is an outdoor event. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us on Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. for the EG Santa Claus Parade.
Parade Float Applications:
2025 Santa Claus Parade applications are now open!
Deadline to apply is Monday, November 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Submit a Parade Application HERE
For more information on the Santa Claus Parade, please contact tpattison@eastgwillimbury.ca.
| Parade Route: |
| The parade begins at the Mount Albert Road and Leslie Street (19000 Leslie Street in front of the Civic Centre) and ends at the Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road). Gather your family and friends and prepare to be dazzled by the festive floats, marching bands, and, of course, the one and only Santa Claus. |
| Letters to Santa: |
| Attendees are encouraged to bring their letters for Santa as members of Canada Post and the Parade Marshalls will be walking throughout the parade, collecting letters, to then be mailed out to the North Pole. |
| Food Donations: |
| Parade attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, and new, unwrapped, toys for the Food & Toy Drive which will be collected along the parade route. Food items will be collected for the Holland Landing Food Pantry. |
Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in volunteering at this year's Santa Claus Parade please email the Santa Claus Parade Committee at egevents@eastgwillimbury.ca
Holiday Market
The Holiday Market runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 16 at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road).
Vendor Market applications are now open!
Deadline to apply is Monday, November 7 at 4:30 p.m.
| Holiday Market Vendor Information |
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The Holiday Market is open to small business bakers, makers, and artisans. Vendor applications are subject to approval. Approved vendors will be contacted via email with a payment invoice. Food vendors are required to have all public health requirements, and provide York Region Public Health forms. The Holiday Market is outdoors. Vendor spots are 10 x 10 and do not have electrical access. Vendors are required to supply their own tent, weights, tables, chairs, battery lighting, etc. For more information on the Holiday Market please contact dtolles@eastgwillimbury.ca |
Tree Lighting and Free Skate
Join Mayor and Council for our annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Free Skate! Enjoy Live Music, Santa Photos, Food, Artisan Vendors, and more holiday fun!Date: Sunday, November 16
Free Skate: 3 - 6pm
Photos with Santa: 4:15 to 5 p.m. (Canada Hall)
Performance: Enjoy a special performance by the York Harmony Chorus from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Begins at 5:30 p.m.
Location: EG Sports Complex — 1914B Mount Albert Road
Bring your family and friends to kick off the holiday season with music, lights, and community cheer!
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