Christmas is still a month away, but Torontonians were able to get a taste of the holiday magic on Sunday as the 120th annual Santa Claus parade made its way downtown.
Anyone visiting the clown float was a fair target for party string or confetti cannons. Back at Christie Pits, children could find more colourful costumes at a performance by Emma Memma, an Australian children’s entertainer and former member of The Wiggles.
The route also played host to the five-kilometre Holly Jolly Fun Run, whose proceeds support the parade. Organizers have warned for weeks inflation and the loss of corporate sponsors could scuttle 2025’s parade, and are seeking to crowdfund $250,000 to make up the deficit.
