TORONTO – It’s that time of the year again when parents bring their children to line the streets of downtown Toronto to get a glimpse of Santa Claus.
But it also means a number of road closures for the popular annual event.
The 111th edition of the Santa Claus Parade will start at Christie Pits at 12:30 p.m. and head eastward on Bloor Street, south on University Avenue and east again on Front before ending at the St. Lawrence Market.
Parked vehicles along the parade route will be towed starting at 6 a.m. ET.
The following road closures are as follows:
– Bloor Street West, from Ossington Avenue to Christie Street, at 8 a.m.
– Bloor Street West, from Christie Street to Bathurst Street, at 10 a.m.
– Bloor Street West, from Bathurst Street to Bay Street, at 10:45 a.m.
– Avenue Road/Queen’s Park Circle, from Davenport Road to College Street, at 10:45 a.m.
– University Avenue, from College Street to Dundas Street, at 11 a.m.
– University Avenue, from Dundas Street to Front Street, at 11:15 a.m.
– Wellington Street, from University Avenue to Jarvis Street, at 11:30 a.m.
– Front Street, from Bay Street to Jarvis Street, at 11:45 a.m.
Spectators are being advised to use public transit to get downtown. TTC will be providing full subway and streetcar service.
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