The wait is over.Santa Claus is coming to town today
The 113th annual Santa Claus parade is taking place beginning at 12:30 p.m. and is expected to last about two and a half hours.
If you're planning on heading over with the family, check out the event's website for more information on where to go to get a great view.
Even if you're not going to take in the parade, keep in mind that there will be road closures in effect.
Toronto police have released a detailed closure list:
- Bloor Street West, from Ossington Avenue to Christie Street, at 8 a.m.
- Bloor Street West, from Christie Street to Bathurst Street, at 10 a.m.
- Bloor Street West, from Bathurst Street to Bay Street, at 10:45 a.m.
- Avenue Road/Queen's Park, from Davenport Road to College Street, at 10:45 a.m.
- University Avenue, from College Street to Dundas Street, at 11 a.m.
- University Avenue, from Dundas Street to Front Street, at 11:15 a.m.
- Wellington Street, from University Avenue to Jarvis Street, at 11:30 a.m.
- Front Street, from Bay Street to Jarvis Street, at 11:45 a.m.
- Front Street, from Jarvis Street to Sherbourne Street, at 11 a.m.
The parade will start at 12:30 p.m., and will move along the following route:
- start: Bloor Street West and Christie Street
- eastbound on Bloor Street West
- southbound on Queen's Park Crescent East
- southbound on University Avenue
- eastbound on Wellington Street West
- southbound on Yonge Street
- eastbound on Front Street East
- finish: Front Street East and Jarvis Street
Santa Claus parade