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Join us for Dunnville's 77th Annual 
Light-Up & Santa Claus Parade!

Featuring Breakfast With Santa, Farmer's Market, Christmas Light-Up & More!

OFFICIAL EVENT DETAILS:

DATE:

  • Saturday, December 3rd 2022

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

  • Round up the kids and head to the Community Lifespan Centre at the Dunnville Arena for 'Breakfast With Santa' from 8:30 - 10:30 am, hosted by the Dunnville Lions Club.
     

  • Then, be sure to check out the 'Dunnville Farmer's Market', located at 218 Main Street East, from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm for some delicious treats and locally-grown fruits and veggies! Then pop back from 2:00 - 8:00 pm for the 'Christmas Market', featuring some unique holiday gift ideas and great home-grown eats from local artisan vendors. Enjoy music and activities to get you and the whole family in the holiday spirit!

  • Head to the Dunnville Arena before the parade to enjoy a 'Family Skate' from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Please bring non-perishable food items as admission, which will be donated to local causes.​ See Public Skate Schedule Here

  • Afterwards, grab your spot for the 75th annual 'Santa Claus Parade', starting at 5:30 pm at Lion's Park. Enjoy lit-up floats from community organizations and be sure to catch the man of the hour, Santa Claus! Please note: The parade has a new route this year and will travel from Lion's Park to the Dunnville Farmer's Market! 

  • Stick around immediately following the parade for our 'Christmas Light-Up' at 7:15pm, as we make our way back to the Farmer's Market to enjoy carols and the lighting of Dunnville's giant 'Tree of Hope', brought to you by the Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Please avoid tossing any candy from the floats! ​Instead, we ask that you have walkers alongside the float to hand items out safely.

  • Use caution and please included mandatory lighting to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time!

  • Event organized by the Dunnville Chamber of Commerce.

  • For more information, please contact us at mariannekidd@gmail.com or visit our office at 321 Chestnut Street.

PARADE FLOAT APPLICATION

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy start to the holiday season, from all of us at the Dunnville Chamber of Commerce!

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