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December 5 & 6, 2026


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SANTA CLAUS PARADE

DECEMBER 5 | 5PM 

Say hi to Santa as he makes his way through downtown Sylvan Lake during this festive parade! Businesses, organizations, and community groups are welcome to register a float and take part in the parade!

Register a Float

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

DECEMBER 5 & 6 | MULTIPLE SEATING TIMES

Join Mr. Claus for a festive pancake breakfast at the NexSource Centre. Bring your own camera and capture a photo with the big guy! Proudly sponsored by the Nossack Food Group

Get Tickets

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LIGHT UP YOUR BUSINESS

DECEMBER 1 - 7 

Celebrate Sylvan Lake's festive business displays with a friendly competition! Lakers and visitors vote on their favourite displays with prizes to be won by businesses and voters!

Learn More & Register


Santa Claus Parade

December 5 | 5PM 

This is the perfect opportunity for your family to take photos with the Claus' in their sleigh before entering into the event for a cinnamon bun and a hot drink!
REGISTER A FLOAT

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!

VIEW THE PARADE ROUTE
Parade Route Map

Breakfast with Santa

This is the perfect opportunity for your family to take photos with the Claus' in their sleigh before entering into the event for a cinnamon bun and a hot drink!

Visit with Mr. Claus

DECEMBER 5 & 6 | 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 1, find seating times using the button below!


PURCHASE TICKETS

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This year's breakfast is proudly sponsored by the Nossack Food Group!



LIGHT UP YOUR BUSINESS CHALLENGE

CELEBRATING SYLVAN'S FESTIVE BUSINESS DISPLAYS

Open to all Sylvan Lake businesses with commercial storefronts. Click below for registration information. 


REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS

Lakers and visitors can cast their vote December 1 - 7, 2026 to be entered to win a Sylvan Lake Swag Bag just for voting!  Winners will be announced Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Check back soon for a list of participating businesses and to vote for your favourite!




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