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Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade Taking Over Downtown

November 15, 2019 09:45 AM in News • 0 Comments

He’s made his list and checked it twice, Santa Claus is coming to town!

The annual Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade is Saturday evening, and for many, marks the start of the holiday season.

Plan Ahead for Saturday’s Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade

November 15, 2018 08:06 AM in News • 0 Comments

If you’re heading to Saturday’s Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade, there are some road closures you should familiarize yourself with.

The city says parade-goers can expect delays, so plan ahead and allow additional travel time getting to and from downtown.

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ Launches for Holiday Season

November 14, 2018 09:50 AM in News • 0 Comments

An annual program that pairs lonely Winnipeg seniors with Christmas gifts is underway for another holiday season.

Be a Santa to a Senior launched on Wednesday and takes the wishes of seniors and places them on Christmas tree displays from November 14 to December 5.

Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade Exceeds $100K Fundraising Goal

October 4, 2018 12:02 PM in News • 0 Comments

The 2018 Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade is officially a go!

After exceeding its original fundraising goal, parade organizers announced Thursday that more than $151,000 had been raised one day shy of its deadline.

Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade Board Less Than Jolly About Event’s Future

September 24, 2018 01:27 PM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By The Canadian Press

WINNIPEG – The board of Winnipeg’s Santa Claus Parade suggests there will be no clatter of reindeer hooves on downtown streets this year unless funding can be found in time to save the more than century old event.

The board’s directors say in a statement released Monday that they need about $68,000 by Oct. 5 in order to move forward with the Nov. 17 parade.

Jets’ Wives, Girlfriends to Grand Marshal Santa Claus Parade

September 6, 2018 02:06 PM in News • 0 Comments

This year’s Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade will have multiple special guests to grand marshal the big man in red.

Sam Wheeler, wife of Jets’ winger Blake Wheeler, will join their son, Louie, on Saturday, November 17 through the downtown streets of Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Malls Save Christmas, Gift Santa Brand New Sleigh

August 17, 2018 09:22 AM in News • 0 Comments

Winnipeg Santa Parade — The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade on November 20, 1976. (GREGG BURNER PHOTO)

Two Winnipeg shopping centres have stepped up to make a dent in the fundraising efforts of the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade to replace a float that doubled as a platform for Santa’s sleigh.

Kildonan Place and Grant Park Shopping Centre have donated a combined $6,250 to the GoFundMe campaign towards a $100,000 goal — meaning Santa will have a new ride this year.