Santa Claus Parade of Lights
Past, Present & Future
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in Pembroke! The City of Pembroke is excited to welcome everyone to the 2026 Santa Claus Parade, featuring this year's festive theme:
Past, Present & Future
Inspired by the classic Christmas Carol story
This year's theme invites parade participants to get creative and bring the magic of Past, Present & Future to life!
Think about the Christmases of days gone by, the holiday traditions we celebrate today, or what Christmas might look like in the future. Whether you take inspiration from a classic Christmas Carol, a favourite holiday tradition, or your own creative interpretation of the theme, we can't wait to see what you come up with!
Parade Details
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Starting Location: Metro Parking Lot
Route: The parade will travel west along Pembroke Street West and finish at L'Équinoxe Public School / Festival Hall.
The parade will feature a variety of festive floats, community groups, organizations, businesses, performers, and of course, a special appearance from Santa Claus!
✨ All Entries Must Have Christmas Lights
Since this is an evening parade, all parade entries are required to have Christmas lights.
Lights will help make the parade bright, colourful, and magical for everyone watching along the route.
Parade Registration
Would you like to be part of the Santa Claus Parade?
Parade registration forms will be available online here: Santa Claus Parade Registration form, and physical registration forms can also be picked up at:
Parks and Recreation Department
Pembroke Memorial Centre
393 Pembroke Street West
Pembroke, ON
Gather your friends, family, coworkers, organization, or business and start planning your entry!
Parade Theme Ideas
Need some inspiration for Past, Present & Future?
Past:
Bring a classic Christmas tradition to life, showcase Christmases from the past, or take inspiration from vintage holiday decorations and celebrations.
Present:
Celebrate the Christmas traditions we enjoy today, highlight your community, or create a float inspired by what makes the holiday season special right now.
Future:
Imagine Christmas in the years to come! Think futuristic decorations, technology, space-age Christmas, or what Santa's workshop might look like in the future.
Or combine all three! Create an entry that travels through Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Become a Parade Sponsor
The Santa Claus Parade is a special community tradition that brings families and visitors together to celebrate the holiday season.
Interested in helping make this year's parade possible?
We would love to talk to you about sponsorship opportunities!
Check out the sponsorship package.
For more information about becoming a parade sponsor, please contact:
Parade Guidelines
To help ensure the parade remains a fun and welcoming community event for everyone, all participants are expected to follow the parade guidelines and directions provided by the City of Pembroke and parade organizers.
The City of Pembroke does not allow parade participants to disseminate any information that is generally considered to be contentious, controversial, or publicly divisive.
All parade entries must also meet the requirements outlined in the parade registration information.
Let's Make Pembroke Bright!
The Santa Claus Parade is one of Pembroke's favourite holiday traditions, and we can't wait to see the community come together once again.
Start planning your Past, Present & Future entry, decorate it with plenty of Christmas lights, and get ready to help us light up Pembroke this holiday season!
We can't wait to see you at the 2026 Santa Claus Parade! 🎄✨
