Каждый год, в первые дни декабря, в различные города Калгари торжественно въезжает Санта Клаус – тут его называют Санта Клоз – или просто Санта. В честь его прибытия в Даунтауне всегда устраивается парад, который так и называется – Santa Parade. Участники парада проходят по улицам города, а все желающие могут на них вдоволь полюбоваться.

Список парадов  Санта Клаусов в этом году в окресности Калгари :

High River Santa Claus Parade

High River is celebrating Santa’s return to their town with a Christmas market, light-up ceremony and carol sing, and live entertainment at the Stampede Stage. After the parade, Santa will visit with his friends and fans at the museum!

When: Friday, December 5, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Downtown, High River AB
Website: www.highrivertourism.com

Airdrie Santa Claus Parade

Beginning with a choir performance in the library from 4-5 pm, Airdrie’s parade will feature 35 decorated floats escorting the man of the season through town.

When: Saturday, December 6, 2014
Time: 5 pm
Where: Main Street, Airdrie AB
Website: www.airdrieparades.com

Strathmore Santa in the Park

Originally planned for November 29th, Strathmore’s Santa in the Park, Christmas parade, and opening of the Celebration of Lights have been rescheduled (due to inclement weather) for the following Saturday. Santa will be greeting guests from 4 to 5:30 pm and the parade will follow.

When: Saturday, December 6, 2014
Time: meet Santa from 4 – 5:30 pm; parade to follow
Where: Kinsmen Park, Strathmore AB
Website: www.strathmore.ca

Banff Santa Claus Parade of Lights & Festive Fun

One of the many highlights of the Banff/Lake Louise Winterstart Festival, this special day features family-friendly, fun-filled activities including craft making, face painting, balloon twisting, carnival games, wagon rides and photos with Santa himself. The day is capped off with roaming carolers and the Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Banff Avenue.

When: Saturday, December 6, 2014
Time: events begin at 11 am; parade at 5:30 pm
Where: Bear Street and Banff Avenue, Banff AB
Website: www.banfflakelouise.com

Cochrane Santa Claus Parade

Cochrane has certainly got into the holiday spirit this year! Their first annual Santa Claus parade will include live entertainment, holiday floats and Santa Claus coming to town in a restored sleigh from the early 1900’s.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2014
Time: 5 pm
Where: First (Main) Street, Cochrane AB
Website: www.cochranesantaclaus.ca