Surrey Santa Parade of Lights 2025
A Spectacular Evening Christmas Parade in Historic Cloverdale
The 19th Annual Surrey Santa Parade of Lights returns to the streets of historic Cloverdale on Sunday, November 30, 2025. This beloved community celebration fills the neighbourhood with dazzling lights, decorated big rigs, antique vehicles, marching bands, floats, mascots, dancers, and the joyful arrival of Santa himself. Inspired by the iconic 1997 Coca-Cola Lighted Truck Commercial—partially filmed in Downtown Cloverdale—this parade continues to be one of the most anticipated Christmas events in Surrey.
Organized by the Cloverdale BIA in partnership with Downtown Surrey BIA, Fleetwood BIA, the BC Vintage Truck Museum, sports clubs, car clubs, local businesses, nonprofits, and hundreds of volunteers, the event represents the heart and spirit of the Surrey community.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Cloverdale Town Centre, Surrey, BC
Admission: Free
Official Website:
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights 2025
Event Overview
This illuminated nighttime parade transforms Cloverdale into a festive wonderland of lights and holiday excitement. Families line the streets to watch glowing trucks, boats, decorated floats, marching performers, and community groups showcase their creativity. With its combination of vintage vehicles, large sparkling rigs, community organizations, and holiday music, the parade is one of Surrey’s largest and most vibrant seasonal events.
Visitors are encouraged to bring:
– Non-perishable food donations
– New, unwrapped toys
All contributions support the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, Surrey Food Bank, and the Surrey Christmas Bureau, helping families across the city during the holiday season.
A Tradition Inspired by Holiday Magic
The Surrey Santa Parade began as a local effort to bring festive light back into the community—drawing inspiration from the world-famous Coca-Cola holiday truck commercial filmed partly in Cloverdale in 1997. Over nearly two decades, the parade has grown into a major holiday attraction, drawing participants from across Surrey and beyond.
The parade now features:
– Vintage cars and trucks
– Big Rigs for Kids convoy
– Boats illuminated with Christmas décor
– Marching bands and dancers
– Mascots and holiday characters
– Service clubs, sports teams, and community groups
– Creative floats from local businesses and nonprofits
Each year, new entries join long-time favourites, creating an ever-expanding celebration of lights and community spirit.
A City-Wide Collaboration
This year represents a special collaboration as the Cloverdale BIA, Downtown Surrey BIA, and Fleetwood BIA work together to create an expanded, city-wide holiday experience. The organizers aim to build multiple activity centres across Surrey’s town centres, offering family-friendly entertainment, fundraisers, refreshments, and holiday programming.
These activity hubs include participation from:
– Surrey Food Bank
– Surrey Christmas Bureau
– Local service organizations
– Local performers and musicians
– Community volunteers
The partnership—with support from the City of Surrey and Surrey RCMP—ensures the parade remains safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all visitors.
Parade Highlights
Visitors to the 2025 parade can expect:
– Brilliantly illuminated big rigs and vintage trucks
– Sparkling community floats
– Boats decorated with holiday lights
– Marching bands and dance teams
– Mascots and holiday characters
– Community sports clubs and youth groups
– Food vendors and charity concession stands
– The grand arrival of Santa in a spectacular finale
Streets will be lined with spectators, glowing lights, and festive music, creating a memorable holiday environment perfect for families.
Giving Back to the Community
The Surrey Santa Parade of Lights also serves as a major seasonal donation drive. Parade-goers are encouraged to bring:
Food Donations
Collected for:
– Surrey Food Bank
– Cloverdale Community Kitchen
Toy Donations
Collected for:
– Surrey Christmas Bureau
Every donation directly supports local families and children during the holiday season.
A Message from the Organizers
The parade organizers express deep gratitude to:
– The participating BIA districts (Cloverdale, Downtown Surrey, and Fleetwood)
– City of Surrey staff
– Surrey RCMP
– Local businesses and sponsors
– BC Vintage Truck Museum
– Sports and car clubs
– The many volunteers
– Families who attend every year
Their collective effort ensures that Surrey remains a special, welcoming, and festive place to celebrate the arrival of Santa.
Why You Should Attend
The 19th Annual Surrey Santa Parade of Lights is ideal for anyone looking for:
– A free, family-friendly Christmas parade
– A spectacular nighttime lighted procession
– Vintage cars and trucks decorated for the holidays
– Big Rigs for Kids illuminated convoy
– Community groups and performers
– Charity-focused holiday giving
– A magical evening in Cloverdale’s historic Town Centre
This parade combines nostalgia, community pride, and holiday cheer—making it a must-attend event for Surrey and Metro Vancouver families.
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