In order to welcome the parade along its route through Downtown Oakville and Kerr Village, the following roads will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon.
Local access will not be maintained within the closure limits during this time.
In addition to these road closures, the parking lot at Trafalgar Park Community Centre will be closed on November 14 for parade use.
To ensure safe travel through Oakville during the road closures listed above, the following roads be marked as a detour route:
Visitors are encouraged to use the free Santa Shuttle from Oakville GO Station to avoid road closures and parking restrictions. Limited parking may be available in municipal lots and designated public parking areas outside the parade route.
Temporary “No Parking Special Event” signs and parking restrictions will be installed on the streets listed above, and along the residential side streets listed below during the week of November 9 to 13 in preparation for the parade.
These signs will be in effect to prohibit vehicle parking on affected streets during the parade on November 14. Any vehicles found on the street during this time may receive a ticket or be towed.
Courtesy, paid, overnight parking lot, and on street parking permits will not be valid on these streets between Friday, November 13 at 11 p.m. to Saturday, November 14 at 12 p.m. (noon). Residents and visitors should plan accordingly and use alternative parking locations.
Avoid parking hassles by taking Oakville Transit’s free Santa Shuttle from the Oakville GO station to the parade, running every five to 10 minutes from 8 to 11:30 a.m. along Dorval Drive to Trafalgar Park Community Centre, with no stops in between. The final shuttle from the Oakville GO station to view the full parade will depart at 9:15 a.m. Shuttles running after 9:15 a.m. risk missing parts of the parade. Return service from the parade to the Oakville Go Station will remain available until 11:30 a.m.
Please note that the parade starts at 9 a.m. from Downtown Oakville and is expected to end around 10:30 a.m. Be sure to catch the shuttle early. If you arrive later in the morning you may miss a part of the festivities.
The Santa Shuttle will pick up and drop off riders along the driveway where you enter the Oakville GO Station.
Be sure to grab a parking spot in the station’s Main Lot through the VIA RAIL entrance on Cross Avenue to avoid crossing traffic.
Any time from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. to find parking and viewing locations. and avoid road closure impacts.
The parade starts at 9 a.m. and is expected to end around 10:30 a.m. If you arrive later in the morning, you may miss part of the festivities. Return service from the parade to Oakville GO Station will remain available until 11:30 a.m.
The parade happens rain or shine! Remember to dress appropriately for the weather forecast.
Bring your family, friends and holiday cheer! Pet Advisory: Crowds, loud music, and parade noise may be stressful for some animals. Dogs must remain leashed at all times.
Expect a big turnout at the parade! With big crowds comes the possibility that you and your child may get separated.
In case you and your child are separated during the parade, the Halton Regional Police Service recommends that parents and caregivers take a photo of their child or children on the day of the event. That way if you do get separated, you’ll easily be able to remember what they are wearing to help find them.
