Whitby Santa Claus Parade 2026
For more than 50 years, Whitby has held this parade on the first Saturday of December. In 2026 that is December 5, at 10 a.m., and the theme is A True North Christmas. Brock Street is the whole route: north end at Manning Road, south end at Trent Street.
Last reviewed November 1, 2026 by the Durham Happening editorial team.
2026 details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM
- Location
- Brock Street, Whitby
- Organizer
- Optimist Club of Brooklin
- Route
- South on Brock Street, from Manning Road to Trent Street.
- Parking
- Side streets near the route.
- Road closures
- Manning Road closes between Brock Street and Garden Street from 8 a.m. Brock Street closes between Manning Road and Burns Street for the parade.
Organizer details (checked November 1, 2026)
Who runs it now
JCI Durham ran the parade for its first five decades. The Optimist Club of Brooklin took over in 2022. All entry spots for 2026 are gone: both categories show as sold out on the parade site.
Before 10 a.m. on Manning Road
Entries stage on the north side of Manning Road between Brock Street and Garden Street, and motorized entries arrive from Garden Street between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. That block closes in both directions from 8 a.m.
What the organizers suggest
Park on side streets near the route. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, something warm to drink, a letter to Santa, and non-perishable food for donation.
Upcoming events
From the Durham Happening events calendar, updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is the Whitby Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
It is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Where does the Whitby parade start and end?
It starts at Brock Street North and Manning Road and ends at Brock Street South and Trent Street.
Where should I park in Whitby for the parade?
The parade site says to park on side streets near the route.
Sources
Stay in the loop in Whitby
Get a weekly round-up of Whitby events in your inbox.