Steveston does Christmas the way a fishing village should: lights on the boats and storefronts, a working cannery turned museum, and one December evening when floats, carollers and Santa himself roll through the village while families line the sidewalks. The Steveston Santa Claus Parade is free to watch, and people bring food for the Richmond Food Bank.
The 2026 date hasn’t been confirmed. Here’s how the 2025 parade worked and how to make an evening of it in Steveston.
Steveston Santa Claus Parade: Quick Facts
| What it is | A free family Christmas parade in Steveston Village, Richmond |
| 2026 date | Not confirmed yet |
| 2025 parade | Saturday, December 13, 2025, 6:00 to 8:00 PM |
| Where | Steveston Village, Richmond, BC |
| Cost | Free (2025). Non-perishable food donations for the Richmond Food Bank encouraged |
| Check for updates | Tourism Richmond: Winter in the Village |
When Is the Parade in 2026?
Not confirmed. In 2025 it was on Saturday, December 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Tourism Richmond’s Winter in the Village program (November 19 to December 31) mentions a visit with Santa but hadn’t listed the parade when we checked, and its full event calendar is still to come.
What the 2025 Parade Included
- Floats and costumed characters through the village.
- Santa Claus, waving to the crowds.
- Carollers and live Christmas music.
- Volunteers collecting non-perishable food for the Richmond Food Bank along the route.
The 2025 route started at Fourth Avenue and Regent Street and ended near Garry Point Park. Routes can change, so wait for the 2026 details before picking a spot.
Make an Evening of It in Steveston
- Winter in the Village: lights, murals and festive menus around the village, November 19 to December 31.
- The Winter Tram: free rides on a decorated century-old tram, Tuesday to Sunday in December, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Santa at the Cannery: free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery on November 29.
- Not far away, the Ladner Tree Lighting Festival (November 26) and Switch On at McArthurGlen near YVR.
For every parade in the region, see Santa Claus Parades in Metro Vancouver 2026.
Tips
- Bring a food bank donation. Non-perishables were collected along the route in 2025.
- Get there early and grab fish and chips before the parade starts.
- Dress for the waterfront. It’s breezy in December.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Steveston Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Not confirmed yet. The 2025 parade was Saturday, December 13, 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Where is it?
Steveston Village, Richmond. In 2025 it ran from Fourth Avenue and Regent Street to near Garry Point Park.
Is it free?
Yes, it was free to watch in 2025.
Can I donate to the food bank?
Yes. Non-perishable food for the Richmond Food Bank was encouraged in 2025.
What else is on in Steveston?
Winter in the Village, the free Winter Tram and Santa at the Cannery.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Santa Claus Parades in Metro Vancouver 2026
