2026 Barrie Santa Claus Parade

​The Barrie Chamber of Commerc e is excited to announce the return of Santa! A night parade full of fantastic lights, colours and music. This year's parade is scheduled for 5pm on Saturday, November 21 , 2026. All floats must be fully constructed and decorated prior to arrival. Incomplete floats will not be admitted to the parade. All entries must carry valid insurance, listing the Barrie Chamber of Commerce as an additional insured party. Download the Participant Guide here. Download the "How to Build a Float" guide here. Please note that all participants of the Barrie Santa Claus Parade must agree to the terms and conditions of the Participant Guide. Registration for the event will imply your agreement to those terms. Float Registration Deadline: Monday, November 16th, 2026 by 2pm. No refunds will be issued beyond this date & time.