2025 Barrie Santa Claus Parade

Attention Parents and Those Enjoying the Parade:

Our main priority is to make sure that everyone can have a great time while staying safe. Remember to stay clear of the road to protect yourself and your loved ones from any potential harm.

It is dangerous to sit on the curb with your feet on the road.

We request that everyone stays off the roadway at all times.

Safe viewing tips:

• Public viewing starts on Lakeshore Drive north of the Tiffin Boat Launch – do not gather in the parade marshaling area on Lakeshore Drive east of Tiffin Street or the Tiffin Street intersection.
• Viewing is not permitted from the medians along Lakeshore Drive – please gather along the lake side of the road and in Centennial Park for the best viewing along Lakeshore Drive
• Please stand or sit up on the curb and stay off the road, including intersections and streets that are closed for the event.

Let's all come together to ensure that everyone stays safe and secure at the event. Our main focus is on the well being of all attendees and participants to make this an incredible experience for everyone involved.

Road Closures

To ensure the safety of all participants and spectators, the following road closures will be in effect:

• Dunlop Street from High Street/Bradford Street Dunlop to Poyntz Street and Owen Street from Dunlop Street East to Collier Street: Closed both ways from 6:00am until after the Parade and Tree Lighting (approximately 8:30pm).
• Lakeshore Drive between Tiffin Street and Minet’s Point Drive: Closed both ways from 1:00pm until after the parade (approximately 6:30 pm).
• Lakeshore Drive from Tiffin Street to Simcoe Street and Toronto Street from Simcoe Street to Dunlop Street West: Closed both ways from 4:00 pm until after the parade (approximately 7:00 pm).
• Simcoe Street from Bayfield Street to Dunlop Street East: Closed both ways from 4:00pm until after the Tree Lighting (approximately 8:30pm)
• Mulcaster Street from Dunlop Street East to Collier Street: Closed from 4:00pm until the parade passes (approximately 7:00pm)

Limited Access Area (highlighted in red on the map):

• From 4:00 pm to 7:00pm, vehicles will not be able to enter/exit the highlighted area until the parade has passed and the roads are re-opened. We strongly encourage residents and businesses who need to travel outside in/out of this area to do so before or after this time.
• For Parade spectators, parking west of Lakeshore Drive and north of Dunlop Street is recommended.
• Access points will be located at Police-controlled intersections: Toronto Street / Simcoe Street and Dunlop Street East / Mulcaster Street. Access will be limited and permitted only once safe to do so. Expect delays.