Getting There

A Few Quick Tips:

Downtown Winnipeg welcomes tens of thousands of families for the parade, so a little advance planning will help you and your elves get to the right spot.

Give yourself lots of time! Traffic is tight, especially after the roads start closing at 1:30 p.m.
Plan your trip in advance. Plan your transit route, or which parking lot to aim for. Have a plan B, just in case.
Be safe. With so many people arriving at once, patience, caution and - we can't stress it enough - plenty of time are important.

For more details, keep reading below. We can't wait to see you at the parade!

Make it Easy - Take Winnipeg Transit

Winnipeg Transit can be an easy and affordable way to get to the parade and back home again. Plan your trip here: Navigo, the online Trip Planner.

Note: some regular routes will be re-routed to make room for Santa and his sleigh.

View the map below, call 311 or visit the Winnipeg Transit website for additional route and schedule information.

Handi-transit will provide access to select accessible seating areas on parade day.

Transit Map

Parking

Limited free parking is available near the parade route, so arrive early to find a spot. See the map below for suggested parking.

Kildonan Place - Park and Ride

Whether you're carpooling or taking transit this year, Park and Ride for free at KP! Pick up a parking pass at KP Guest Services anytime between November 10 - 16. On parade day, display the pass on your dash, park in the designated lot (see MAP), and go from there! 125 passes will be available on a first-come, first serve basis, one per family while quantities last.

*Passes do not cover transit fees.

Street Closures

Several streets will be closed as we prepare for Santa's arrival. On Saturday, Nov. 17, streets will begin closing at 1:30 p.m. Check the map below for details.

Parking and Street Closures