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Rotary Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Queen Street East

PARADE WILL START AT 5PM

PARADE WINNERS 2025

Norm Candelori Best in Parade

  • Soo Mill & Lumber Co Ltd., The Soo Mill Express

Best Corporate Entry

  • 1st EarlyON Child & Family Centre, Candy Land Winter Workshop
  • 2nd Guzzo Electrical, Wired Wonderland

Best Community Group Entry

  • 1st 2310 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Cadets Christmas Tree Festival
  • 2nd Sault Ste Marie Scouts, Giftmas

Best High School Spirit Award

  • 1st St. Mary’s College, Carolling Knights and the Spirit of Christmas
  • 2nd Superior Heights, The Rockin’ Superior Elves Toy Shop

Best Elementary School Spirit Award

  • St. Mary’s French Immersion, Christmas Shark Tank

FAQ

What do I need to enter the Rotary Santa Claus parade?

A completed application form, a certificate of general commercial liability insurance with the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie listed as additionally insured, and a whole lot of holiday spirit!

What is general commercial liability insurance, and how do I get a certificate?

All businesses and most organizations have general commercial liability insurance. You can email your insurer, “I need a certificate of general liability insurance with the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie named as additionally insured” (you’ll need to include our address), and they will be able to get you what you need. If you are a school from ADSB or HSCDSB, then we already have a certificate of insurance from your board, so ignore this step.

What if I don’t have general commercial liability insurance?

You can find a business or organization to “sponsor” your float. They will provide you with the certificate of general liability insurance with the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie (along with our address) listed as additionally insured from their insurer, and then you just have to list them along with your group’s name on the top of the application form.

How do I find out where to line up?

Rotarians will be awaiting you on the night of the parade at the corner of Queen and Church. They will tell you what your group’s number is. We suggest getting there between 4:30PM and 5:00PM, as all floats must be completely staged by 5:00PM to guarantee judging.

Is there a theme?

The Santa Claus parade does not have a theme like the Rotary Community Day Parade does. Feel free to express your holiday spirit in your own way! We encourage getting creative with costumes, music, lights, etc.

How tall can my float be?

The maximum height is 13.5 feet.