December 5 - 7, 2025
December 6 | 5pm
Bundle up and head out to watch Santa parade his way downtown! Find the Parade Route Map and Register a Float!
Yuletide Festival Events
December 5 -7
The Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival is back with a weekend jam-packed with holiday fun! Learn more about their events below!
Light Up Your Business Challenge
Business Registration Open until November 29th!
Santa Claus Parade
And Fireworks Display
December 6 | 5PM
Bundle up and head on out to watch Santa in the Parade! The Parade Route begins at 47 Avenue and 44 Street, winding its way downtown.
The Parade will head west on 47 Avenue, north on 50 Street, east on Lakeshore Drive, and end on Lakeshore Drive at 44 Street.
Find a cozy location along the Parade Route to watch the floats go by. Bring a bag to collect holiday candies!
Fireworks kick off when the parade finishes! Grab a spot along Lakeshore Drive to watch the dazzling display!
Breakfast with Santa
Visit with Mr. Claus
DECEMBER 6 & 7 | MULTIPLE SEATING TIMES AVAILABLE
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join Mr. Claus for a festive pancake breakfast at the NexSource Centre. Bring your own camera and capture a photo with the big guy!
Tickets available starting on November 3, find seating times using the button below!
This year's breakfast is proudly sponsored by the Nossack Food Group!
LIGHT UP THE LAKE AT THE
WINTER VILLAGE
Sylvan Lake's Winter Village wraps the pier in over 300,000 twinkling lights starting on November 14th, 2025!
The daily light show kicks off on December 5th with dancing lights timed to your favourite holiday music. Don't miss this dazzling display!
Daily Light Display (Starts November 14): 5pm - 9:30pm
Daily Light & Music Show (Starts December 4): 7pm
*Those with sensitivity to flashing lights are advised to take the necessary precautions to avoid showtimes*
LIGHT UP YOUR BUSINESS CHALLENGE
CELEBRATING SYLVAN'S FESTIVE BUSINESS DISPLAYS
Open to all Sylvan Lake businesses with commercial storefronts
Registration for businesses ends November 29th, displays must be ready for November 30th. Prizes include bragging rights, a trophy to display, a promotional article, and professional photography of the display!
LIGHT UP YOUR BUSINESS CHALLENGE
HOLIDAY DISPLAYS
- Best Western Plus Chateau Inn Sylvan Lake
- Bukz
- Chiefs Pub & Eatery
- Cobb's Clothing
- Cozy Kiwi Café
- Meraki Hair Collective
- Sun of a Beach
- Sylvan Lake Dental Centre
- Tea Hippie
- The Big Moo Ice Cream Parlor
- The Driftwood
- White Frog Café Coffee Roastery
Sylvan lake yuletide festival
bRINGING THE SPARKLE OF THE SEASON!
Friday, december 5
sparkles' sock hop family dance
4725 43 St | Community Centre | 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Ticketed Event
Put on your dancing socks and get ready to boogie with Sparkles and DJ Cruze at this family friendly event! Enjoy music, a photo booth, and a cash-only concession. Purchase tickets now!
saturday, december 6
Yuletide festival & market
4823 49 Ave | NexSource Centre | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Free Entry & Ticketed Events
Kick off your holiday shopping at a free market with artisans, bakers and crafters! Watch, or take part in, a family gingerbread competition, learn how to make your own Grinch Tree, or enjoy the kid zone, raffles, and stage performances!
jingle & mingle tragically hip tribute concert
4823 49 Ave | NexSource Centre | 8:00pm | Ticketed Event
Get ready to sing-a-long to your favourite Tragically Hip songs at this festive adults' night out featuring Hip Tribute Band: Shoulder-High Weeds! Hosted at the Diamond Valley Den in the NexSource Centre. Tickets include your first drink! Purchase tickets now!
sunday, december 7
Yuletide festival & market
4823 49 Ave | NexSource Centre | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Free Entry & Ticketed Events
Kick off your holiday shopping at a free market with artisans, bakers and crafters! Watch, or take part in, a family gingerbread competition, learn how to make your own Grinch Tree, or enjoy the kid zone, raffles, and stage performances!
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