🎅 **Time to get into the Christmas spirit!!**

🎁☃️Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at the **Santa Claus Parade!** The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, in downtown Victoria.

We are meeting at **5pm** at the front lawn of the **Fairmont Empress** Hotel — right on the corner of Government & Belleville.

🛷**Parade Route:**
The parade starts at Government and Belleville Streets, heading north on Government before turning right onto Humboldt Street. It continues along Douglas Street, ending at Douglas and Fisgard Streets.

Start your afternoon at the **Bastion Square Christmas Festival** presented by Peninsula Co-op between **1:00 PM and 6:00 PM** — sip on warm **mulled cider**, enjoy delicious holiday treats, and snap a festive photo with Santa (furry friends are welcome too!).

❄️Then, grab your spot for the Peninsula Co-op **Santa Claus Parade** at **5:30 PM**, as dazzling floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer light up the streets!

🎄✨And the magic doesn’t end there — after the parade, head over to **Centennial Square** for the spectacular **Lights of Wonder opening night**, where thousands of twinkling lights bring the heart of the city to life.

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**Getting to and from the event:**
Expect significant traffic congestion due to road closures starting at 4 p.m. Plan to arrive early, and bus, bike or walk if you are able. Check BC Transit for updates on temporary bus stops and route changes.
Take advantage of the City’s free Downtown Bike Valet in Centennial Square, available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

**Road Closure Details:**

**James Bay**
From approximately 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., roads around the Legislature and Inner Harbour will be closed:

* Government Street (Superior to Humboldt)
* Belleville Street (Menzies to Douglas)
* Menzies Street (Superior to Belleville)

**Superior Street**
Remains open for James Bay access; BC Transit will continue service in the area.

**Humboldt Street**
Closed from Government to Douglas Streets from approximately 5 to 7:30 p.m.

**Douglas Street**
Closed from Belleville to Bay Streets from approximately 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. Traffic cannot cross Douglas Street during this time. The parade ends at Fisgard Street, and Douglas Street will remain closed up to Bay Street to allow float dispersal.

**Wharf Street**
Open to local traffic only, closed to other vehicles from approximately 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

**Johnson Street Bridge**
Open, however, vehicles cannot cross Douglas Street from approximately 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

**Travel Tips:**
Use the Bay Street Bridge if heading east of Douglas Street.

**Need to get Downtown?**
Access downtown via Government, Blanshard, Quadra or Cook Street, but expect delays. Note that crossing Douglas Street will not be permitted during the parade.

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