Parade Entries

Bring Magic to the Streets of Winnipeg on November 15, 2025!

Get your colleagues, team, or organization together and enter a float in the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade. Need a guiding principle? Think like a kid! What would excite a six year old? Music, lights, moving pieces, treats - anything you can think of (that fits within our guidelines below)!

Creating your float is half the fun — plan, build, enjoy each other's company, and then on parade day, show your community spirit and watch as young faces light up for Santa's grand entrance! It’s a community event like none other in Winnipeg.

Float/Entry Line-up

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Order	Organization	Float Name
1	Alvin the Elf	Lead Banner/Alvin the Elf
2	City of Winnipeg Mayor	City of Winnipeg Mayor
3	City of Winnipeg Public Works	General Grader and Lieutenant Loader
4	City of Winnipeg Public Works	Largest, Brightest Traffic Light
5	City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry	City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry
6	Christmas Cheer Board	Christmas Cheer Board
7	Manitoba Metis Federation	Metis Music Van
8	Red River Metis Marketplace	Red River Metis Marketplace
9	Louis Riel Institute	Louis Riel Institute
10	Manitoba Metis Federation	Manitoba Metis Federation
11	Manitoba Metis Federation	Manitoba Metis Federation
12	Transcona Ward	Councillor Russ Wyatt
13	Sakura Baton Twirlers	Sakura Baton Twirlers
14	Electrical Museum	Electrical Museum
15	City of Winnipeg Community Services	City of Winnipeg Community Services
16	Recycle Everywhere	Recycle Everywhere
17	Cadets Canada	Cadets Canada
18	Manitoba Hydro	Cinderella Pumpkin
19	Canadian Red Cross	Canadian Red Cross
20	Winnipeg Goldeyes	Winnipeg Goldeyes
21	Falun Dafa Association of Winnipeg	Falun Dafa Association of Winnipeg
22	Winnipeg Sea Bears	Winnipeg Sea Bears
23	Manitoba Hydro	Candy Carousel
24	Chemo Savy Dragon Boat Team	Chemo Savy Dragon Boat Team
25	Penny Trailers	Penny Trailers
26	Manitoba Underdogs Rescue	Manitoba Underdogs Rescue
27	Winnipeg Fire Fighters Museum	Winnipeg Firefighters Museum
28	Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service	Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
29	Salvation Army	Salvation Army
30	Coke Canada	Coca-Cola
31	Winnipeg Blue Bombers	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
32	Champion Towing	Champion Towing
33	Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency	Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency
34	KFC	KFC
35	Manitoulin Transport	Manitoulin Transport
36	Winnipeg Police Service	Winnipeg Police Service
37	Winnipeg Police Service	Winnipeg Police Service
38	Innovair	Innovair
39	CAA Manitoba	CAA Manitoba
40	University of Manitoba	University of Manitoba
41	GFL	Welcome to GFL-VILE
42	GFL	Big green Machine
43	Saturn Industries	Saturn Industries
44	Assiniboine Park Conservancy	Zoo Lights
45	Manitoba Public Insurance	Operation Red Nose
46	King's Services	King's Services
47	Knights of Columbus	Knights of Columbus
48	Manitoba Blue Cross	Manitoba Blue Cross
49	LaFarge	LaFarge
50	Winmar Property Restoration Specialists	Winmar Property Restoration Specialists
51	RE/MAX	Children's Miracle Network Hot Air Balloon Burner and Gingerbread House
52	UNIFOR	UNIFOR
53	UNIFOR	UNIFOR
54	Shurwood Forest	Shurwood Forest
55	Manitoba Baton	Manitoba Baton
56	Santa Claus	Santa Claus

Float Guidelines

Walking Groups may include up to 40 people.
Seasonal music is strongly encouraged.
All components must be lit including tow vehicle, walkers, and mascots.
NO SANTAS ARE PERMITTED EXCEPT ON THE OFFICIAL WINNIPEG SANTA CLAUS FLOAT. This includes anyone dressing or appearing in the likeness of Santa Claus. Non-compliance will result in immediate removal.
Entries must maintain a forward motion. Counter marching, maneuvering, sidestepping or other action is permitted provided the entry maintains a forward motion, consistent with the pace of the parade.
All components of entry must stay with entry. Mascots, volunteers, collectors or distributors will not “overflow” into entries before or following entry.
Alcoholic beverages and smoking are forbidden on any entry. Any participant suspected of being under the influence will be removed.
Automobiles are restricted to “invited” guests and are not acceptable as a complete entry. Antique vehicles may be permitted upon approval by Parade Director.
Recognition of commercial sponsors is acceptable. It must be done as part of the entry and not as an additional entry associated with a float, meet Santa Claus Parade standards and does not dominate the entry. The Winnipeg Parade Committee reserves the right to reject overtly commercial entries.

Insurance Requirements

Drivers will be required to produce up-to-date vehicle insurance and drivers license.
Float entries must provide a Certificate of Insurance for entry. This includes:
Comprehensive General Liability (“CGL.:’) insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 for each occurrence.
If vehicles are used in entry, automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000. A certificate of insurance must be provided prior to parade day.
The entrant and all participants shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the Winnipeg Parade Committee Inc. Manitoba Hydro, City of Winnipeg, staff, officers, contractors and their representatives, successors and agents from and against all and any claims, losses, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities due to bodily injury or property damage arising directly or indirectly from the participation in all parade activities either before, during or after the parade.
No insurance is required for Walking Groups/Mascot Entries.

Fire Regulations

Fire Inspector will provide on-site inspection and approval.
Must carry an appropriately sized extinguisher (charged, sealed, and tagged to indicate date of last service).
Extinguisher must be readily accessible and the operator/driver must be familiar with how to operate it.
Hay/straw must be treated with a fire retardant substance.
Containers of fuel are not permitted on any parade entry.
Fuel tanks must be securely fastened and located away from exhaust pipes, generators and must be equipped with an approved cap.

Safety and Security Regulations

Safety of participants and the general public is the top priority. Safety is the responsibility of each individual entry and entries must comply with all safety, government regulations, codes and manufacturer’s recommendations.
The parade has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for abuse towards anyone, including staff, volunteers, guests, spectators, and other entries.
Violators should be reported to Parade Officials on route (or afterwards to the Parade Marshall).

Giveaways

Giveaways are allowed along the parade route on approval of the Parade Director.
Permitted give-aways must be distributed in person, along the curb of the parade route only. Nothing may be thrown. If anything is thrown from float and/or walkers, the entry risks being prohibited in future parades.

Identification

For identification and safety purposes, names of ALL participating individuals (walkers, riders and drivers), including minors, will be submitted on parade day.
In the unfortunate event of a major emergency, the parade organizers and City of Winnipeg need to know who is on site and who may be missing.