Join the Festivities! Become a Volunteer!
Help us bring the magic of the holidays to life!
That's right! Since 1949, we've been celebrating 75 years of holiday cheer. We need passionate volunteers to help make this year’s parade the most memorable yet. Whether you're looking to give back to the community, meet new people, or be a part of this beloved Barrie tradition, volunteering for the Barrie Santa Claus Parade is the perfect opportunity!
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome all volunteers 18 years and older to be a part of this wonderful event. No previous experience is needed — just a love of the holidays and a willingness to help!
When and Where?
- Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2024
- Starting along the route: 4:00 PM
- Location: Barrie, ON
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering for the Barrie Santa Claus Parade is a fun, rewarding experience that gives you the chance to:
- Be Part of the Tradition: Help us celebrate the 75th anniversary of the parade, and join the ranks of volunteers who have made this event possible for decades.
- Gain New Skills: Helping to manage crowd safety, you'll gain valuable experience and learn new skills.
- Make New Connections: Meet like-minded people and be part of a close-knit community.
- Enjoy Exclusive Perks: As a thank-you for your time and hard work, we’re working with local businesses to offer gifts, prizes, and special recognition to all our volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to:
- Be stationed along the parade route
- Keep the public off of the parade route
- Stop people from crossing the road while the parade is ongoing
- Monitor the crowd to ensure everyone’s safety
- Communicate with the command centre if there is any reason for concern or the safety of the public or participants of the parade
- In the case of an emergency, facilitate emergency services as they direct
Volunteers will need to dress for the weather - we will be outside for approximately 3-4 hours (4pm - 7/8pm). The parade will go forward rain or shine.
The Barrie Chamber will supply you with high visibility vests to ensure your safety. We’ll make arrangements for you to pick them up prior to the parade from our office at 121 Commerce Park Drive, Unit A. Drop off will be at the command centre following the parade or at the office the Monday following the parade.
The Santa Claus Parade is a 75 year long tradition that brings joy and celebration of the holidays to Barrie. Help us bring smiles to the community!
Businesses Supporting Volunteers
Calling all local businesses! We're reaching out to you to honour the volunteers of the Barrie Santa Claus Parade. You can join them as a volunteer or contribute by donating items, like services and gift certificates to express our appreciation for their time and effort. Lets come together to celebrate their commitment and make them feel truly valued.
This year, we’re excited to partner with local businesses to provide our volunteers with special gifts or prizes as a token of appreciation for their contributions. Are you a local business interested in supporting the parade? Get in touch with us to find out how your donations can help make the event extra special for our volunteers.
How to Sign Up
Ready to join the fun? Simply fill out the form below, and we’ll reach out to provide more details and your volunteer assignment.