Holidays in Winnipeg 7
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Get set for this year’s Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade!
Join us for a fantastic, festive experience in downtown Winnipeg on Saturday, November 18th. Check out everything you need to know about this year’s parade below. Map it out. The parade will follow the route that debuted last year. We’re starting at Portage and Main and finishing at Memorial and St Mary. Where will you catch this year’s parade? This updated route allows us to reduce traffic disruptions and provide a smoother experience. That being said, there are still road closures and Winnipeg Transit reroutes in place so make your way downtown early. Stay on the nice list by carpooling, walking or taking Winnipeg Transit if you can. If only we all had flying reindeer like someone else we know… Look alive at 5! We’re returning to a nighttime parade so get ready for all the lights and sounds of the season! Our incredible 2023 Grand Marshal leads the parade down Portage Avenue, starting at 5 PM. Come early to enjoy the Block Parties. Enjoy free activities from community partners from 4 PM - 5 PM to stay entertained and warm while you wait for Santa! Check out the map on pages 4-5 for the Block Party locations. Stay late. There is a ton going on this evening, including a Winnipeg Jets hockey game at 6 PM at Canada Life Centre. Get tickets now and make the short walk from the parade route into the arena to cheer on the home team! Dress for success. It’s winter in Winnipeg! Bundle up from head to toe. Throw on an extra pair of socks, don a toque, and wear your fuzziest mittens to protect those fingers from freezing. Community cheer. Bring a non-perishable food item or a new, unwrapped gift for the Christmas Cheer Board. They’ll collect your donation along the route or you can donate at the Giving Tree at the Manitoba Hydro building atrium at 360 Portage Avenue. This wonderful charity provides 18,000 Christmas hampers each year and we all thank you for your support!
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