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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haha, wow! That is quite a parade! I have never seen Polar Bears and penguins marching in a Parade, lol! Though, I am from Texas...
Hi Sylie~ Thanks for sharing your Christmas Parade with us! Those floats represent a true labor of love! My favorite one is the Santa's Workshop! It looks like it was a lot of fun for all!
Taylor, polar bears and penguins are the norm around here. LOL :)
Vickie, it was a lot of fun, even for the grown ups. :)
Wonderful photos! I love parades!!
Thanks, Susan. :)
hi Sylvie,
I love your photos! They certainly had nice weather for it too...
Jo
Sylvie, You weren't kidding....what a pheonimal parade that looks like! I would have absolutely loved it! You've got some great photos and wonderful memories.
Sylvie, Great photos; we haven't had a parade yet. You're earlier than us.
Sylvie, Those floats look amazing. You guys really get into this and I have to say, it made me want to go see the parade. Cool clowns especially! Terry must have loved those. ;)
Wow Sylvie, those pictures are amazing. Looks like you had a great vantage spot. Thanks for sharing with those of us that couldn't make it. btw, I did make it down to the Royal Saturday and enjoyed everything about it =)
Hi Sylie...Did I see you in there...Naw, you where talking the awesome photos for us.
Cheers, looks like you have the Christmas Spirit already
Hi Jo, yes, the weather was great. It was actually a pretty nice weekend.
Carole, I have about 150 photos... it was hard to pick. I think you would have loved it.
Terry, our parade is always around the middle of November. It's a good break between Thanksgiving and Christmas.... it's like a little party.
Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed the Royal Winter Fair. The kids probably loved it - they usually do.
Fred, no, you didn't see me in there, unless I was wearing a clown costume. :P
I somehow missed those - they're fantastic pics - it's been a long time since I've been to a Santa Parade....:-(
Liz, I hadn't been in years, but I was in need of cheering up myself this time, so I knew it couldn't hurt. I hate crowds, but I survived.