In Maple Ridge, the holiday season kicks off with a Saturday evening in early December: activities in Memorial Peace Park, then a parade of floats through the downtown core. The Annual Santa Claus Parade and Christmas in the Park is a community-run tradition, organized by the Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society as part of Winter Fest.
The 2026 edition is the 23rd annual parade, and it is on Saturday, December 5. The activities and parade route below are from 2025 and haven’t been confirmed for 2026 yet. Here is what to expect, where to be and how to plan your evening.
Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade 2026: Quick Facts
| Date | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| Winter Fest and Christmas in the Park | 4:00 to 8:00 PM |
| Santa Claus Parade | Starts at 6:00 PM (2025 parade ran 6:00 to 7:30 PM) |
| Location | Memorial Peace Park, 11930 224 Street, and the downtown core, Maple Ridge |
| Organizer | Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society |
| Edition | 23rd annual |
| Best for | Families, children, youth, adults and seniors |
| Official info | City of Maple Ridge: Holidays in the City |
The Schedule
- 4:00 PM: Winter Fest and Christmas in the Park open at Memorial Peace Park.
- 6:00 PM: the Santa Claus Parade starts and moves through downtown.
- 8:00 PM: the event ends.
The listing gives the parade start time but not its end time or route for 2026. In 2025, the City of Maple Ridge listed the parade as running from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
The Parade
The organizers describe the parade as a beloved Maple Ridge tradition that marks the start of the holiday season, with festive floats, lively music and a visit from a very special guest. It winds through the downtown core. The City published a route map for the 2025 parade on its website, and a 2026 route has not been posted yet. Check the City’s page before you choose your spot.
Christmas in the Park at Memorial Peace Park
Christmas in the Park is part of Winter Fest and runs from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, so you can arrive two hours before the parade. Based on the 2025 event, as published by the City, the park may include:
- A tree lighting ceremony.
- Bells lining 224 Street.
- Photos with Santa and the Grinch.
- Seasonal crafts.
- Food trucks.
- A Christmas market.
These are 2025 details. The 2026 listing does not itemize activities, so confirm what is planned before you go.
Cost and Donations
Neither the 2026 listing nor the City’s 2025 page states an admission price. In 2025, the City noted that donations supported the Friends in Need Food Bank and the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society. Whether donations are collected again in 2026 has not been announced.
Getting There
Memorial Peace Park is at 11930 224 Street, in the downtown core of Maple Ridge. The listings do not publish transit, parking or road-closure information for 2026, so check the City of Maple Ridge’s page for updates, especially for parade-night closures.
- By car: expect parade-related closures downtown and plan extra time to find parking.
- By transit: check TransLink’s trip planner for service to the Maple Ridge area.
- On foot: if you live nearby, walking is the simplest way to avoid road closures.
Parade Safety (From the City of Maple Ridge, 2025)
- Stay behind the barricades.
- Keep children close.
- Do not run into the road.
- Follow the volunteers and safety personnel.
Tips for Visiting
- Arrive for 4:00 PM. The park activities begin two hours before the parade.
- Pick your parade spot before 6:00 PM. The parade is outdoors in the evening, so dress warmly.
- Bring a rain layer. It is early December.
- Check the City’s page the week of the event. The parade route and any closures are posted there.
- Bring a donation if you can. The 2025 event supported local charities.
More Santa Parades and Christmas Nearby
Maple Ridge’s parade is the last of the region’s big Santa parades. Earlier ones include the Chilliwack Christmas Parade (November 28) and the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights in Cloverdale (November 29), and there’s no downtown Vancouver parade this year. See them all in our Santa Claus parades guide.
Two weeks later, the CPKC Holiday Train stops in Maple Ridge on Saturday, December 19. Closer to the Tri-Cities, Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam is free and lit all season.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Santa Claus Parades in Metro Vancouver 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026. The parade starts at 6:00 PM, and Winter Fest and Christmas in the Park run from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Where is it?
At Memorial Peace Park, 11930 224 Street, with the parade moving through downtown Maple Ridge.
What time does the parade end?
The 2026 end time is not published. In 2025, the City listed the parade as 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Is it free?
The listings do not state an admission price. Check with the organizers.
Who organizes it?
The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society. In 2025, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association was also listed as a host.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. The listing says it is for adults, children, seniors and youth. In 2025, the park offered photos with Santa and the Grinch and seasonal crafts.
Where can I find the parade route?
On the City of Maple Ridge’s website. The route map published there was for 2025, so look for an update for 2026.
