2012 Santa Claus Parade - Road closures and Winnipeg Transit re-routes

Released: November 16, 2012 at 1:25 p.m.
City increases presence in parade with two new floats

WINNIPEG, MB - On Saturday, November 17, 2012, a number of road closures will be in effect due to the 2012 Santa Claus Parade.

Starting at 2:30 p.m.:

  • Portage Avenue east of Sherbrook Street to Portage Avenue East at Westbrook Street

Starting at 4:00 p.m.:

  • Southbound Main Street from McDermot Avenue to Graham Avenue
  • Northbound Main Street from St. Mary Avenue to Portage Avenue
  • Pioneer Avenue from Main Street to Westbrook Street
  • William Stephenson Way from Main Street to Waterfront Drive
  • York Avenue from Fort Street to Main Street

Roads will re-open following the parade.

For more information visit: www.winnipegsantaparade.com

Winnipeg Transit will re-route all buses operating in the vicinity of the 2012 Santa Claus Parade. The re-routes will be in effect from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. (approximate). Please visit winnipegtransit.com or call 311 for more re-route information.

As increased vehicle traffic and pedestrian activity near the parade route will slow all travel in and out of the downtown area, please allow for extra travel time.

The City of Winnipeg is also pleased to be participating in the parade once again, including representation from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Aerial unit and Toy Mountain with The Salvation Army, Fire Fighters' Historical Society, Winnipeg Police Service, Crime Stoppers, and Winnipeg Transit. New City floats this year include the Public Works Street Maintenance Division - Know Your Zone campaign and the Public Works Forestry Branch candy cane float featuring the one and only Mrs. Claus.

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