Cycling Good Cheer

Ho ho hold on, it's time for Toronto Community Bicycle Coalition's 7th annual Cycling Good Cheer bicycle parade!

Back in 2020 when the Santa Claus parade was cancelled, a merry band of volunteers from Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition decided we needed to cheer up the kids along Yonge Street! From the North Pole aka North York to the Lake, it was a joy! It really was such a delight (albeit cold that December) to see kids' faces light up and adults happy to see grown adults dressed up as Santa, elves, and of course reindeer!

7 years later, it is our favourite event of the year!

This year families are coming from all parts of the city - The Grinch from Scarborough, elves from North York, and Ruby the Red-Nosed Reindeer is trotting the west end families from High Park, as it's a great grazing spot for reindeer!

We will meet at Raccoon Park, 86 Soudan Ave (Yonge/Eglinton), to begin our bicycle parade with Santa on his cargobike with bells ringing and a festive playlist south on Yonge for 10km all the way to Harbourfront Centre.

The parade is free, festive, fun, and for families.

Here's TCBC's event page with the feeder rides listed below:

North York - Ride with Elves from the North Pole
12:15 Meet at Finch TTC Station subway platform
South end at the head of the train

Scarborough - Ride with The Grinch
11:30 Meet at the NW corner of Danforth & Victoria Park Ave
11:45 Roll out the cheer
1:30 Frank Stollery Parkette, 1 Davenport for a brief stop to meet up with Parade from the North

High Park - Ride with Ruby the Red Nosed Reindeer
11 Meet at High Park Gates North & Bloor St W
11:15 Roll out the tunes along Bloor and then north on Yonge!

Make sure your bicycle is parade ready with Air, Brakes, & Chain in good working order. Bring snacks & water to keep you going. Ensure you're dressed for the weather with a sturdy set of antlers.

The more the merrier!