Festive celebrations include the Brampton Santa Claus Parade, Winter Artist Market, Christmas Tree Lighting, Miracle on Main Street and family-friendly activities
BRAMPTON, ON (November 6, 2026) – Brampton is welcoming the holiday season with the Winter Lights Festival, presented by Fieldgate Developments. The multi-weekend celebration features free festive events and activities throughout November, culminating in the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street on Saturday, November 28.
Festive lights and seasonal displays brighten Brampton during the 2025 Winter Lights Festival. Credit: City of Brampton
Celebrate the Winter Lights Festival
From holiday traditions to opportunities to support local artists, the Winter Lights Festival brings residents and visitors together to enjoy the magic of the season.
Brampton Santa Claus Parade presented by the Rotary Club of Brampton
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Begins at Central Park Drive and Bramalea Rd.
The holiday season gets underway with the much-loved Brampton Santa Claus Parade. Welcome Santa to Brampton and enjoy the festive floats and holiday spirit along the parade route, beginning at Central Park Drive and Bramalea Road. For the parade route and details, visit
bramptonsantaclausparade.com.
Brampton Winter Artist Market presented by the Brampton Arts Organization
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Brampton Library, Springdale Branch, 10705 Bramalea Rd.
Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, handcrafted items and original works by local artists. Support Brampton’s creative community while getting a head start on holiday shopping. For more information and a full list of vendors, visit the
Brampton Arts Organization website.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street
Date: Saturday, November 28
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Brampton
Enjoy festive performances, family-friendly activities and skating along the Winter Lights Skating Trail in Gage Park. The celebrations also include a petting zoo and pony rides on Main Street South, free photos with Santa and airbrush tattoos inside City Hall, amusement rides, food vendors and much more. Garden Square will also be transformed into “Gingerbread Square” by the Downtown Brampton BIA, featuring gingerbread-themed displays, marshmallow roasting, DJ entertainment and other festive activities.
Founded in 2009, the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s Miracle on Main Street brings communities together through an inclusive holiday celebration and charitable drive supporting children and families in need. The initiative has grown to include events in Brampton and Milton, bringing together residents, businesses, schools, volunteers and community partners.
Peel Regional Police partnered with the Foundation in 2024, building on the Service’s longstanding Toys for Tots campaign and expanding the initiative’s reach alongside Halton Regional Police. The 2025 campaign raised more than $2.26 million in combined donations and sponsorships, providing toys, gift cards, food and essential items to more than 70,000 children and families across Peel, Halton and the Greater Toronto Area.
Residents attending the Brampton celebration are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays for local children. Beneficiaries include families supported by local charities and shelters, as well as children spending the holidays at Brampton Civic Hospital.
Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Ken Whillans Square
Watch the 60-foot spruce tree light up with more than 10,000 lights during Brampton’s official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Plan Your Visit
Road Closures
To accommodate the event and ensure the safety of residents and visitors, the following temporary road closures will be in effect:
- Main Street South: From Queen Street to Wellington Street, Saturday, November 28, from 1 to 11 p.m.
- Wellington Street West: From Main Street to George Street, Saturday, November 28, at 7 a.m. to Sunday, November 29, at 12 p.m.
- During the Main Street South closure, John Street will be converted from one-way to two-way streets to maintain local traffic access
Free Parking
Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following municipal parking facilities:
- City Hall Parking Garage – 2 Wellington St. W.
- West Tower Parking Garage – 41 George St.
- John Street Parking Garage – 16 John St.
- Market Square Parking Garage – 1 Theatre Ln.
- Nelson Square Parking Garage and George Street North Surface Parking Lot – 2 Diplock Ln.
Residents are encouraged to take Brampton Transit as a convenient way to travel to and from event sites. Use the online
trip planning tool to view schedules and find the best route. For assistance with trip planning or transit information, contact our Call Centre at 905-874-2999
The City of Brampton thanks Fieldgate Developments, TD, Tim Hortons and Volvo Cars Mississauga for their support of the Winter Lights Festival.
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"The Winter Lights Festival is a wonderful Brampton tradition that brings our community together to celebrate the holiday season. From the Santa Claus Parade to the Christmas Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street, these celebrations create special memories for families and showcase the vibrant spirit of our city. Through the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s Miracle on Main Street, we also have an opportunity to give back and support families in need. I invite residents and visitors to join us and experience the magic of the season in Brampton.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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