Surrey Santa Parade of Lights returns November 29 in Cloverdale for its 20th year
The free Santa Parade of Lights runs through downtown Cloverdale on November 29 at 6 pm, with a Coca-Cola truck, a DeLorean replica and donation bins for four charities.
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The 20th annual Surrey Santa Parade of Lights will roll through downtown Cloverdale on Saturday, November 29, starting at 6:00 pm. The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association, which organizes the parade, says it is free to attend along the full route.
The Surrey Now-Leader reported on November 13 that this year's lineup includes an official Coca-Cola truck and a custom-built DeLorean car replica. The parade is 3,800 feet long from bumper to bumper. The Cloverdale Fairgrounds at 17905 62 Avenue serves as the marshalling area, and the rec centre parking lot opens at 5:00 pm.
The route begins at the Fairgrounds, proceeds east on 60th Avenue, then moves through downtown Cloverdale streets via 177B Street and 176th Street before returning to the start.
Donations for four charities
Donation bins for non-perishable food and unwrapped toys will be stationed at Hawthorne Square, and firefighters will collect donations along the route. The parade supports four organizations: the Christmas Hamper Program at Storehouse, the Cloverdale Community Kitchen at Storehouse, the Surrey Food Bank and Baby-Go-Round.
The Coca-Cola Company donated 10 pallets of cranberry-flavoured ginger ale to Storehouse, the Now-Leader reported. Donation bins are also stationed at Hawthorne Square before and during the parade.
More Surrey holiday events
Residents looking for other events in the same period: the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival runs November 21 and 22 at City Centre with free outdoor skating presented by Concord Pacific. Bear Creek Lights at Bear Creek Park runs until November 21, nightly from 5 to 9 pm, free with advance tickets at bearcreektickets.surrey.ca. The Noel Surrey Christmas festival and night market opens at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds on November 27, with ticketed entry.
Residents can follow local news in Surrey at /bc/surrey-2026/news. More information about the parade, including the route map and lineup, is at surreysantaparade.com.
Questions this story answers
When and where is the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights in 2026?
The Surrey Santa Parade of Lights runs on Saturday, November 29, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm. The parade begins at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds (17905 62 Avenue) and proceeds east on 60th Avenue through downtown Cloverdale, then along 177B Street and 176th Street before returning to the Fairgrounds, according to the Surrey Now-Leader on November 13.
Is the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights free to attend?
Yes. The Surrey Santa Parade of Lights is free to watch along the route, the Surrey Now-Leader reported on November 13. The Cloverdale Fairgrounds parking lot opens for spectators at 5:00 pm on the evening of the parade.
Who organizes the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights?
The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association organizes the parade, with Executive Director Paul Orazietti leading it, according to the Surrey Now-Leader on November 13, 2026. This year marks the 20th annual edition of the event in downtown Cloverdale. The BIA also runs other business and community programs in the Cloverdale, Clayton and Campbell Heights areas of east Surrey.
Which charities does the Surrey Santa Parade support?
The parade supports four organizations: the Christmas Hamper Program at Storehouse, the Cloverdale Community Kitchen at Storehouse, the Surrey Food Bank and Baby-Go-Round. Donation bins for non-perishable food and unwrapped toys are at Hawthorne Square, and firefighters will collect donations along the route, the Surrey Now-Leader reported.
What special floats or attractions are in the 2026 parade?
The Surrey Now-Leader reported that this year's parade includes an official Coca-Cola truck and a custom-built DeLorean replica. The parade route is 3,800 feet long, measured bumper to bumper, according to the same report.
What other holiday events are coming to Surrey in late November 2026?
The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival runs November 21 and 22 with free outdoor skating in City Centre. The Noel Surrey Christmas festival and night market opens at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds on November 27 and runs through December 29, with ticketed entry. Bear Creek Lights at Bear Creek Park runs until November 21 with free admission, though tickets must be booked in advance at bearcreektickets.surrey.ca.
Where can I find more information about the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights?
The parade organizer's website is surreysantaparade.com, as listed in the Surrey Now-Leader's coverage from November 13, 2026. The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association also posts event updates and community news for the Cloverdale, Clayton and Campbell Heights areas of east Surrey through its own channels.
What is the route of the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights?
The parade starts at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, proceeds east on 60th Avenue, turns through downtown streets via 177B Street and 176th Street, and returns to the Fairgrounds. The Surrey Now-Leader published the full route on November 13, 2026.
Sources
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- Surrey Now-Leader, Malin Jordan, November 13, 2026surreynowleader.com
- Surrey Santa Parade organizer websitesurreysantaparade.com
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