Thousands Flock Downtown for Saskatoon’s Santa Claus Parade in 2022

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Rest assured, Chris Kringle was going to be there.

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A glimpse of the jolly old man, also known as Santa Claus, is reason enough to draw crowds to the streets for Sunday’s 31st Annual Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade. But the organizers also promoted other rare sightings, including walking gingerbread cookies, humans disguised as reindeer, and various superheroes and superheroines.

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The in-person version of the parade is back in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the 2020 version to go virtual.

“We are on track,” Bussiere said in an interview.

“The biggest thing about this parade is that it marks the beginning of the Christmas season in downtown Saskatoon. step in and sit in a chair.”

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The parade began its slow crawl through the downtown streets at 1:00 p.m., as young and young at heart children sat, stood, and waved to the floats and participants. North side of Midtown Plaza.

As the last float finished its route, the kids were able to meet Whitebeard Marvel and have their picture taken with him. This is proof that Santa is at work and ready for the season.

The children probably weren’t too cold from the hours outside watching the parade.The event always generates feelings of excitement, anticipation and joy, according to Boussiere.

“Everything is in the spirit of Christmas,” she said.

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“Children are excited. It’s time to get outside and gather with friends and family. There’s something special about the holiday spirit. The parade spreads Christmas cheer and makes people happy.”

These days, event attendance has hovered between 5,000 and 10,000, with crowds scattered along every street along the parade route. Downtown Core will be closed to traffic for the duration of the event.

Referring to this year’s superhero theme, Boussiere said, “There’s always a surprise for kids,” adding, “There’s always something amazing in the parade: giant inflatable costumes, toy soldiers, giant snowmen.” there is.

As is customary, community organizations and businesses do their best to participate in the parade, show the spirit of the community, and help kick off the holiday season.

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Coffee shops downtown offered free cookies and hot chocolate, and parking was free around the area. This year, a wide variety of businesses and organizations participated in the parade, with a total of 50 floats participating in the event, returning the parade to its pre-pandemic numbers.

Proceeds from the Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade will benefit the Ronald McDonald House, which has its own float that led the parade.

As a non-profit organization, the Santa Claus Parade Committee solicits donations in the community and donates to supported charities.

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