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Parade Director’s Message
Sleigh the holiday season at the 2024 Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 16 at 5 PM! This free, fun, family-friendly tradition unofficially kicks off the holiday season in Winnipeg and we’re thrilled to be back with bright floats and enthusiastic walking groups who bring the festive holiday vibes to downtown. We’re also excited to partner with the inaugural Winnipeg Christmas Market this year. Santa and his float will be on-site at this event to give you an up-close look at his ride and snap a
photo with the big man in red. The City of Winnipeg’s 150th year provides a unique opportunity to celebrate one of our biggest partners as our Grand Marshal this year. Congratulations to the City of Winnipeg, and thank you for your ongoing support of the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade! Thank you to all of the partners and sponsors, volunteers, team and Board of Directors, and all of you who attend this annual event … you are the reason this magical event has continued to happen for 115 years!
Your favourite new holiday tradition is just around the corner! The first-ever Winnipeg Christmas Market is coming to town Nov 28 – Dec 1 at the RBC Convention Centre. Delight in the best of the festive season under one roof: holiday pop-ups shops, live music and yuletide decor, and artisan eats, treats and cocktails. Explore 125+ artists, makers and designers from Winnipeg and across Canada – and find the perfect unique gift for everyone on your list. Take in live demos and hands-on workshops, from Pinterest-ready cookies to evergreen wreaths, and discover Christmas magic around every corner. Join us for live kids’ entertainment, Christmas props and
light displays, and photos with St. Nick and his parade float (complete with flying sleigh and reindeer)! Find everything you need to get into the festive spirit at Winnipeg’s indoor holiday wonderland! Get early bird tickets, explore our vendors and pre-book your workshop at winnipegchristmasmarket.com
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