TORONTO, November 14, 2026 — Toronto’s Beaches Santa Claus Parade returns Sunday, November 15, bringing holiday celebrations to the city’s east end while triggering three hours of road closures and temporary TTC disruptions. Drivers and transit passengers travelling through Kingston Road are being advised to plan ahead.
The parade begins at 1 p.m. at Victoria Park Avenue and Kingston Road and is expected to finish around 3 p.m. at Community Centre 55, located at 97 Main Street. A post-parade celebration will follow.
Toronto Police have announced road closures from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., while three TTC routes will operate with temporary changes.
Beaches Santa Claus Parade 2026: Date, Time and Route
The annual community celebration will feature marching bands, decorated floats, local organizations and Santa Claus.
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time: 1 p.m. EST
- Starting point: Victoria Park Avenue and Kingston Road
- Route: West along Kingston Road, turning north at Walter Street
- Finish: Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street
- Expected end: Approximately 3 p.m.
- Post-parade event: Community holiday celebration
First held in 2006, the parade has become a neighbourhood holiday tradition, attracting families and community groups from Toronto’s east end.
Toronto Road Closures on Sunday, November 15
Toronto Police will restrict traffic along the parade corridor between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The affected locations include:
- Victoria Park Avenue at Kingston Road.
- Kingston Road between Victoria Park Avenue and Main Street.
Drivers should expect delays around nearby intersections and consider alternative routes. Local access, deliveries and rideshare pickups may also be affected.
Similar traffic restrictions occurred during Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day parade road closures and TTC diversions, when major streets were temporarily closed for public celebrations.
The Toronto Police Service’s official advisory confirms the restrictions and recommends alternative transportation.
TTC Service Changes: Routes 503, 12 and 117
The Toronto Transit Commission has announced temporary changes affecting three routes from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
- 503 Kingston Road: Replacement buses will operate with temporary routing changes.
- 12 Kingston Road: Buses will divert around the parade area.
- 117 Birchmount South: Temporary service diversion.
The 503 Kingston Road streetcar will be replaced by buses extending toward Main Street Station via Main Street. Stops along Kingston Road between Main Street and Victoria Park Avenue will not be served during the disruption.
Passengers should confirm alternative stops through the TTC’s service updates before travelling.
Line 2 Subway Closure Could Add Travel Delays
A separate weekend maintenance project will suspend Line 2 Bloor-Danforth subway service between Victoria Park and Kennedy stations on November 14 and 15.
Shuttle buses will replace trains along the affected section, adding another potential delay for visitors travelling from Scarborough.
Toronto has experienced other subway disruptions requiring replacement buses, including the TTC Line 2 shutdown following an oil spill earlier in 2026.
Travellers should allow additional time for transfers and check current TTC announcements.
How to Reach the Parade by TTC
The TTC recommends travelling to Victoria Park Station, then taking the 12 Kingston Road or 117 Birchmount South bus toward Victoria Park Avenue and Gerrard Street East.
From there, spectators can walk south toward Kingston Road. However, temporary route diversions and the subway closure mean passengers should verify their journey before leaving.
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Community Centre 55 Celebration and Christmas Fundraiser
The parade concludes at Community Centre 55, where families can attend a post-parade holiday celebration.
The event also supports the centre’s Share A Christmas program, which helps local families during the holiday season.
Now in its 45th year, the initiative is expected to assist more than 1,000 East Toronto families. Royal LePage Estate Realty is sponsoring this year’s parade.
Travel Advice for Drivers and Families
Families attending should arrive early, dress for November weather and choose a meeting point. Motorists should avoid Kingston Road during the closure period, while transit passengers should check temporary stops and replacement services.
The Beaches celebration is separate from Toronto’s larger downtown Santa Claus Parade, scheduled for November 22.
With road closures, TTC diversions and subway maintenance overlapping on Sunday, residents travelling through the east end should allow additional time and monitor official service updates.
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