Begin this holiday season by spreading joy in our community! Join us for free hot chocolate, chili, live music and karaoke Santa.

We are back! This year we’re bringing a small-town feel to our community. We are hosting our second annual Christmas Walking Parade and Mini Market. Join us as we gather together with our neighbours safely outside and celebrate all that’s special about this time of year.

Join us on December 4, 2021 from 4pm-8pm at Willowdale Presbyterian Church. The parade is a joyful celebration and you can come dressed in your festive outfits as we walk along both Yonge Street and Beecroft Road. The Mini Market includes purchasing from local artisans, free hot chocolate, free chili, live entertainment, and karaoke Santa.

The message of Christmas is about faith, hope, and love. People from all backgrounds of faith, culture, and walks of life are welcome to join in.

Christmas Food & Toiletries Drive

We will be collecting food and toiletry donations. At the entrance of Willowdale Presbyterian Church from 4:00pm-8:00pm. We accept sealed non-perishable food donations along with toiletry items (e.g. toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, pasta, rice, canned goods, etc.)

Event Schedule

4:00PM-6:00PM: Free Hot Chocolate & SHOP Mini Market

6:00PM: Parade Walk

7:00PM-8:00PM: Free Chili & Live Music & visit with Karaoke Santa

Parade Route

• Meet at Willowdale Presbyterian Church (Yonge & Ellerslie)
• Walk south on Beecroft
• East on Mel Lastman
• North on Yonge
• West on Churchill
• South on Beecroft
• End at Willowdale Presbyterian Church (Yonge & Ellerslie)

Parking

Willowdale Presbyterian Church parking will be closed for this event. We encourage everyone to walk on over. Street parking is available outside the venue.

Registration

Please register each attendee from your group for this event as we have a limited amount of space due to COVID-19 protocols. This is a rain, snow, or shine event. Registration ends November 29th, 2021.

Safety Protocols

COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place with hand sanitizing stations. Face masks and social distancing of two meters will be mandatory for this event (based on City of Toronto requirements).