Santa Claus Parade 2012

Treasured tradition concludes at historic St. Lawrence Market, marking the 108th edition of North America’s largest — and most celebrated — childrens’ parade!

By Dennis Hanagan –

Watchers wear Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer noses at Church and Front waiting for Santa to arrive.

Watchers wear Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer noses at Church and Front waiting for Santa to arrive.

Gingerbread men pass through the St. Lawrence Neighbourhod in the 108th Santa Claus Parade.

Gingerbread men pass through the St. Lawrence Neighbourhod in the 108th Santa Claus Parade.

Santa gets cheers and waves as he crosses Church Street.

Santa gets cheers and waves as he crosses Church Street.

Tired-out paraders head to the North Market to rest. More than 3,000 people volunteer each year to take part

Tired-out paraders head to the North Market to rest. More than 3,000 people volunteer each year to take part

It was a bright, mild day for the Santa Claus Parade,

renowned as the largest children’s parade in North America