Victoria's annual Santa Claus Parade is returning tomorrow

A much loved community event is back this holiday season.

Victoria’s Santa Claus Parade is set to return for its fortieth year on Nov. 26, 2022.

The parade will start at 5 pm at Belleville and Government Street, it will then head east on Humboldt and North on Douglas where the parade will end at Fisgard.

Organizers are extending the parade route a few blocks, as recommended by the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

“Masks are recommended but not mandatory and we ask that this year, take the time to respect each other, be kind, be polite and enjoy the event together,” said the GVFS.

Roads will be closed in downtown Victoria and CCTV cameras will be deployed for the event.

There are a series of road closures during the event, including the Johnson Street Bridge.

Here is a full list of closures:

• Belleville Street, between Douglas Street and Menzies Street, will be closed from approximately 2:30 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.
• Government Street, between Humboldt Street and Superior Street, will be closed from approximately 2:30 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.
• Humboldt Street, between Government Street and Douglas Street, will be closed from approximately 5 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.
• Douglas Street, between Belleville Street and Bay Street, will be closed from approximately 5 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.
• Menzies Street, between Belleville Street and Superior Street, will be closed from approximately 2:30 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.
• The Johnson Street Bridge, Esquimalt Road at Tyee Road and Esquimalt Road at Harbour Road, will be closed from approximately 5 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m.

Emergency vehicles and BC Transit will be permitted to cross the bridge when VicPD officers determine it is safe to do so.

Street parking remains available throughout downtown Victoria in advance of the parade.