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Santa Claus Parade - Toronto, November 15, 2009

The longest running children's parade in the World made its way through our City streets this afternoon.  The streets were very crowded as usual, with little kids ranging in age from 6 months to 85 years young.  Everyone was thrilled to see Santa and his reindeer, and all the other 'animals' running loose on our streets.

Here are a few 'moments' from today's parade....

 

 


Photos copyright Sylvie Conde 2009 - Santa Claus Parade - Toronto - November 15, 2009

 

 

 

Toronto's Santa Claus Parade started in 1913, when Santa was actually pulled by live reindeer, which had been brought in from Labrador, specifically for the parade.

By 1950, the Parade was the largest in North America and was first televised in 1952.  Today, it is televised all over North America, and as far as New Zealand.



To learn more about the parade and its history, check out the official website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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14 comments • Sylvie Conde, Broker | Toronto Real Estate • November 15 2009 07:36PM

Toronto's SANTA CLAUS PARADE - NOVEMBER 15, 2009

TORONTO'S SANTA CLAUS PARADE - NOVEMBER 15, 2009; 12:30 p.m.

 

 
Photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives

 

The longest running children's parade in the world .... a Tradition in Toronto for over 100 years  -

the Santa Claus Parade is back on Sunday, November 15th.

 - 22 floats - 22 bands - 200 clowns ... and of course, Santa Claus.

The parade will start at Bloor and Christie, and head East on Bloor Street
...head South along Queen's Park to University Avenue....
it will turn East again on Dundas Street to Yonge Street, and south to Front Street,
...where it will head East again and end at the intersection of Front and Church Streets.

Remember to leave your car at home.  There will be no parking along the route, and it will be extremely busy on any road that will cross the route.  You are better off taking public transit.

 

If you're going to watch the Parade,

why don't you also pick up a toy,

and watch the Parade near the Hospital for Sick Kids,

where you can drop off your toy and brighten up a child's day?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sylvie Conde, Broker  -  Your Toronto Realtor!
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc, Brokerage  416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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  Toronto Real Estate and Life Blog ....

   .... information on buying - selling - mortgages ... and all things Toronto and the GTA

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7 comments • Sylvie Conde, Broker | Toronto Real Estate • November 05 2009 12:00PM