This article was previously published on CambridgeToday.
Santa Claus is coming to town for his annual parade on Saturday.
With over 60 floats and bands set to fill the street, the organizing committee is expecting nearly 5,000 people to attend.
"This is really the start of the Christmas season in Cambridge," Brittany Wallace, director of community relations for the parade, said.
"As we do every year, we look forward to seeing all the excited children and families who come out to experience the magic of the only night time parade in the region. It gets everyone in the spirit of Christmas."
Here's everything you need to know in preparation for Jolly Old Saint Nick's visit:
Parade start time:
- 6 p.m.
Location:
- Hespeler Road. The parade will turn onto Hespeler Road from Dunbar Road and exit at Langs Drive.
Road closures:
- Hespeler Road between Langs Drive and Dunbar Road
- Dunbar Road from Hespeler Road to Industrial Road
- Bishop Street from Hespeler Road to Mary Street
- Langs Drive from Hespeler Road to Industrial Road
- Industrial Road from Langs Drive to Dunbar Road
Length of closures:
- Roads will close at 4:30 p.m. for approximately three hours. Police and security personnel will be enforcing the closures along the route.
Detour:
- Can-Amera Parkway to Conestoga Boulevard
Parking:
- Parking is available along the parade route on a first come, first serve basis.
Don't forget:
- Letter's to Santa
- Donations for the Cambridge Food Bank
For more information on the parade visit cambridgesantaparade.com.
