The 2023 Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade is officially set for Saturday, November 18, 2023, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The parade will begin on Victoria Avenue at Armoury Street, heading northbound on Victoria to Valley Way. The route will then veer from Valley Way onto Queen Street, ending at Centennial Square in front of City Hall. After the parade, at approximately 4:15 p.m., residents are invited to Centennial Square for a meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate and live entertainment. Any group interested in participating in the parade is required to fill out the an application form. Entries must be winter or holiday-themed and appropriate for a family audience. Entries are due by Saturday, October 21 at 5 p.m. Individuals interested in volunteering are asked to fill out the volunteer form, which is available by visiting niagarafalls.ca/santa.