VIDEO: Santa Claus Parade makes thrilling return downtown

Santa Claus is coming to town!


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After a three-year hiatus, thousands of locals lined the sidewalks of Queen Street Saturday evening to welcome back the Rotary Santa Claus Parade.


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Upwards of 50 floats passed through the downtown core as participants waved and handed out candy to the kids and families in attendance. 


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The community favourite saw a number of local businesses, high schools, emergency services, and plenty of other establishments take part in the parade.


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And of course, Santa Claus capped off a successful evening as the younger attendees excitedly watched him pass by. 


Float winners:


Norm Candelori Best in Parade – Canada Post presents “Present For All”




Best Corporate Entry – Toromont CAT presents “Holiday Rock”


Second Place – Interfor presents “Growing Our Future”




Best Community Entry – 2310 Army Cadets present “Cadets Celebrate Christmas”


Second Place – Sault Surge Aquatic Club presents “Ride The Wave”




Best High School Spirit – Korah Collegiate presents “Colts Christmas”


Second Place – Superior Heights, “Dr. Seuss-perior Heights presents How the Grinch Stole Hawk-mas”




Best Elementary School Spirit – St. Francis French Immersion presents “A Falcon Hallmark Christmas”


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