Santa Claus will make an early pit stop in the city this weekend for his annual parade.
Here Comes Santa Claus, Right Down Portage Avenue
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Santa Claus and the Grey Cup Take Over Downtown Winnipeg
By Dave Baxter (@davebbbaxter) A huge crowd of people descended into downtown Winnipeg on Saturday night to see colourful floats, the Grey Cup and even Santa Claus himself. This year the annual Santa Claus parade was combined with a Grey Cup parade to celebrate the...
VIDEO: Winnipeg Welcomes Santa Claus for 105th Parade
WINNIPEG -- Thousands of Winnipeggers lined the streets of downtown Saturday evening to see the Jolly Old Elf himself headline the 105th annual Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade. Spectators came dressed for the weather, decked out in winter clothing as the 16-block parade...
Here Comes Santa Claus… Right Down Portage Avenue
Downtown Winnipeg will be feeling mighty festive on Saturday as Santa and his reindeer pay the city a visit. The 105th annual Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade will roll down 17 street blocks, spreading holiday cheer as the big guy prepares for his busiest time of the year....
Santa Claus Parade Float Raring to Go
Santa Claus is coming to town early this year, making his annual appearance on Saturday at the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade. Santa's float has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as organizers have been making repairs to the 40-year-old structure, which includes...
Campaign to Save Santa Float Clears First Hurdle
A campaign to restore the Santa Claus Float by JCI Winnipeg has reached the second round of voting. The trademark float in Winnipeg’s Santa Claus Parade is in desperate need of repairs, and its owners have turned to the public for help. Through an online campaign...
Campaign Effort to Save Santa’s Sleigh
The trademark float in Winnipeg's Santa Claus Parade is in jeopardy after needing extensive repairs. JCI Winnipeg has launched an online campaign called Save Our Santa Float through the Aviva Community Fund. "The float that Santa rides on -- the Santa Claus Float --...
PHOTOS: Winnipeg’s 103rd Santa Claus Parade
Thousands of people filled the streets Saturday for the 103rd Santa Claus Parade in downtown Winnipeg. Organizers were expecting the annual event to attract about 60,000 people, which began at Portage Avenue and Young Street and ended near The Forks. Fireworks...
Decked Out Floats Make Up 103rd Santa Claus Parade
The 103rd Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade will signal the start of the holiday season on Saturday as it rolls through city streets. The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Portage Avenue and Young Street and will move eastward toward The Forks. More than 100 floats are entered,...
Desiree Scott to Be Santa Claus Parade Grand Marshal
It's only early November, but Christmas is on the mind of many Winnipeggers, especially with the Santa Claus Parade just around the corner. Organizers of the 103rd parade officially introduced Olympic bronze medallist and Winnipeg athlete Desiree Scott as their...
AVCO Cup on Display for Fans at Santa Claus Parade
By Brian Schultz Those attending today's Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade will be able to see the coveted AVCO Cup in-person. The championship trophy of the original World Hockey Association (1972-1979) will be on display at 4 p.m. on Portage Avenue between Smith Street...
Santa Claus Coming to Town Early for Annual Parade
There's still a skiff of snow on the ground from earlier this week, making it a little easier for Santa to land his sleigh in the city on Saturday. The 102nd Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade will take over the streets of downtown, making for the annual tradition as...
