Everyone loves a parade! Get ready for upcoming Santa Claus parades by perusing this gallery of parades past.
- Tecumseh Santa Claus Parade — Friday, Nov. 29th at 6 p.m.
- Leamington Christmas Parade — Saturday, Nov. 30th at 6 p.m.
- Windsor’s Santa Claus Parade — Saturday, Dec. 7th at 6 p.m.
- Essex Santa Claus Parade — Saturday, Dec. 14th at 6 p.m.
The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1940 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1993 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1996 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
Andrew Hamilton and Tyrell Parent, 4, left, and Angelica Cloutier and Dakota Parent, 5, right, await the start of the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to those attending the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Dale Roach and her nephew Tate Ramjass, 3, wave to Santa during the annual Christmas parade as it makes its way down Sandwich St. Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)
Karen Finley (L), Yoda and Heather Starwars make their enthusiasm apparent during the annual Santa Claus parade Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)
Young dancers with TC’z Dance Studio perform during the annual Christmas parade as it makes its way down Sandwich St. Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)
Maggie Durocher, executive director of the Windsor Parade Corporation, speaks during a press conference announcement at the Tecumseh Arena on Monday, November 7, 2011. The Windsor and area Santa Claus Parades were announced. (TYLER BROWNBRIDGE / The Windsor Star)
A trumpeter from the Windsor Optimist Youth Band marches in the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Tia Marie, 9 right, Thaitisha Anderson, 8, centre, and Fred Henley, 6, await the start of the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators at the 2011 Santa Claus Parade in Leamington on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2011. (DYLAN KRISTY/The Windsor Star).
The 1984 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1981 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1977 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1976 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
Olivia Rankin watches the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)
Zachary Buchanan watches his first Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)
A nativity scene float is shown at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)
The Bedford United Church Choir sings christmas carols to those attending the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Members of T.C.’z Dance Studio perform during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio
Members of T.C.’z Dance Studio perform during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio
Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to thousands gathered for the 44th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)
A dog rides on a float in the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)
Cousins Trevor Willms, 5, and Sloane Sweet, 5, wave from a float in the Leamington Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 24, 2012. (REBECCA WRIGHT/ The Windsor Star)
Scotlynn McCormick (left) and Hollie Menard (right) enjoy the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)
A Boston Terrier is photographed at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)
A marching band performs at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)
Cheerleaders are photographed at the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)
The Cowgirls take part in the 2012 Essex Santa Claus Parade on Talbot Street North Saturday, December 8, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE/ The Windsor Star)
The 1974 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1971 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1952 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1951 Santa Claus Parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1950 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
Dancers from T.C.’z Dance Studio dress as reindeer as they dance in the Windsor Santa Claus Parade in the town of Sandwich, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
One of 52 floats makes its way down Sandwich St. at the Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)
Anxious children wait for Santa Claus to make his appearance during the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio
Bundled up against the cold, Emily, 6, Gillian, 5, Elyse, 4, Danielle, 4, and Aimee, 2, enjoy a curbside seat for the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio
There were throngs of young and old alike at the Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg Saturday night. Ben Bresolin, 3, (L) Renee Tofflemire, 6, and Robin Bresoline, 6, showed their enthusiasm for the parade. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)
Mrs. Claus and Santa wave to the large crowd that attended the annual Christmas parade as their float passes along Sandwich St. Saturday night. (Scott Webster / The Windsor Star)
The 1947 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1950 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1951 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1952 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
Mrs. Claus is all smiles as she prepares Santa Claus for the annual 2005 Christmas Parade. (Jason Kryk/Windsor Star)
2005 Santa Claus Parade – Windsor Star – float
About 100 members of the Detroit High School for the Fine and Recording Arts participated in the 40th annual Santa Claus parade presented by Debt Freedom on Riverside Drive West Saturday night. See story. The Windsor Star – Nick Brancaccio
The Canadian Cowgirls make their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd from their sleigh as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade in Amherstburg on Saturday November 24, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)
Santa Claus waves at spectators who lined Talbot Street in Essex Saturday during the annual Santa Claus parade. The parade was one of three in the county over the weekend. Leamington and Amherstburg also held parades which organizers say were well attended. (Dale Molnar/Windsor Star)
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowds lining Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)
The 1993 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1948 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1949 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The 1985 Santa Claus parade in Windsor. (Windsor Star Files)
The Windsor Sea Cadets band makes their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as they take part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)
Lilly Symons, McKayla Symons and Peyton Sutherland watch from the side of Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as the annual Santa Claus Parade moves past on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)
A drummer makes his way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge as he takes part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)
Central Michigan University Competitive Pom Pom Club spread some holiday cheer as they make their way up Riverside Drive near the Ambassador Bridge while taking part in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007. (Windsor Star – Tyler Brownbridge)
A trumpet player performs for thousands at the 2012 Windsor Santa Claus Parade on Riverside Drive Saturday, December 1, 2012. (KRISTIE PEARCE / The Windsor Star)
