57th Annual Santa Claus Parade a Hit

Big crowds and lots of smiles for last night's 57th edition of the Saint John Santa Claus Parade. The weather was picture perfect with clear skies and mild temperatures. The CHSJ/Wave hot chocolate and cider stand raised $400 dollars for Romero House, plenty of coats for coats for kids were collected and the city outside workers filled up trucks of food for Romero House as well.

There are two parades next weekend with the West Side edition in the afternoon followed by the Kennebecasis Valley Santa Parade that night. The winners for last night's Saint John Parade will be awarded their hardware at a future common council meeting.

Winning Entries:



Chairperson’s Choice Olivier Soapery


Best in Parade Boys and Girls Club


Best Commercial Entry Sobeys


Best School Simmonds High School


Best Cheerleaders Carleton Community Centre


Best Band #9 Rodney Band


Best Association/Church St. Mary’s St. Bartholomews




Honourable Mentions:


Kenebec Manor


Maritime Greyhounds


North End Community Cheerleaders


City of Saint John – Mayor’s float


Saint John ATV club


560 Moncton RCAC