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title: "Toronto Santa Claus Parade takes a new route on November 22 due to water main work"
description: "The 122nd Toronto Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, November 22 will take a different route after water main repairs on University Avenue forced a change. The parade starts at 12:30 pm at Christie Pits."
canonical_url: "https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/news/toronto-santa-claus-parade-route-change-november-2026"
last_updated: "2026-11-14T15:58:07.616Z"
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Toronto's 122nd Santa Claus Parade will follow a new path on Sunday, November 22, after water main repairs on University Avenue forced a detour.

NOW Toronto reported on November 14 that the parade will travel further along Bloor Street, turn south onto Yonge Street, then continue to Queen Street before rejoining the original route toward St. Lawrence Market. The parade starts at Christie Pits at 12:30 pm.

## What changed and why

Repair work on a water main near College Street on University Avenue made the usual parade corridor unavailable for this year's event. The result is a route that moves the parade's path east, bringing it through the Bloor and Yonge corridor for the first time in recent years.

University Avenue will still be closed for the event, along with Bloor Street, Yonge Street, Bay Street, College Street and Front Street. The official Santa Claus Parade website lists the specific start and end time for each closure. Drivers and TTC riders on those streets should check the site before heading out on November 22.

## Getting around on parade day

The street closures will affect TTC bus and streetcar service on several routes in the area on November 22. Routes running on Bloor, Yonge, College and Queen streets typically receive detour orders on parade day. The TTC usually posts service advisories on its website and app a few days before the event.

The parade draws large crowds along the route, so sidewalks near Yonge and Queen streets will fill up well before 12:30 pm. Arriving early and checking the Santa Claus Parade website for the exact route map gives spectators the best view of the new path.

## About the parade

The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is organized by the Sprott House and has run continuously since 1905. The 122nd edition will follow the new Bloor-Yonge-Queen alignment through the city's core before finishing near St. Lawrence Market.

If you are planning to attend or drive in the area on November 22, check the route and closure details on the official Santa Claus Parade website before heading out.

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