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Watch the 2018 Vancouver Santa Claus parade

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15th annual Vancouver Santa Claus Parade
The spirit of Christmas took centre stage in downtown Vancouver Sunday as the 15th annual Santa Claus Parade rolled through the city. Julia Foy reports – Dec 2, 2018

TELUS presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade on Sunday Dec. 2 in downtown Vancouver.

Catch the parade starting at noon from West Georgia at Broughton and finishing at Howe and Davie. This year’s Vancouver Santa Claus Parade will feature marching bands, dance troupes, festive floats and community groups, which entertain more than 300,000 spectators. Catch your favourite TV & Radio personalities on our Global BC, 980 CKNW, ROCK 101 and CFOX float!

Global BC will be airing a one-hour special on Global and BC1 throughout December, hosted by Paul Haysom and Sonia Sunger. Check back for details and airdates. You will also be able to watch it above once it airs.

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Additional ways to celebrate:

Breakfast with Santa

Begin the day with Breakfast with Santa at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia Street) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children will have the opportunity to sit with Santa and confide their Christmas wish list before he presides over the festive parade at noon.

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The cost is $35 per adult and $15 per child. Full pre-payment at time of booking, inclusive of taxes & gratuity.

Reservations 604-647-0517.

Christmas Square:

Enjoy the festivities at the Christmas Square, located at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check out the food bank drop-off, face painting, letters to Santa station, and entertainment. Don’t forget to drop by the Global BC, 980 CKNW, Rock 101 & CFOX for additional fun!

TELUS Photos with Santa:

After the parade, get your free photo with Santa at TELUS Garden (510 W Georgia St.) from 2 p.m to 4 p.m.

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Facebook: @VanSantaParade 

Twitter: @VanSantaParade

Instagram: @vansantaparade

Hashtag: #TELUSSantaClausParade

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