Join us on Saturday December 5 for the Annual Holiday Parade
Downtown Squamish Holiday Parade – Saturday, December 5, 2026
Presented by Downtown Squamish (BIA), the Holiday Parade is back to bring our community together for an evening of festive fun, local spirit, and holiday magic!
As dusk settles over downtown, join us as our streets come alive with festive floats, community groups, local businesses, and seasonal celebrations. It’s a chance to roam downtown, celebrate what makes Squamish special, and support the local businesses that make our community thrive.
We warmly invite local businesses, community organizations, and groups to take part in this joyful, inclusive celebration. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Yule, Kwanzaa, or simply the spirit of the season, there’s a place for you in our parade.
Ready to join the parade?
Please submit your application by Friday, November 27, 2026. Participation is subject to approval by the parade organizers, and spaces are limited.
Important Participation & Safety Information
- Limited vehicle entries: To help ensure a safe and enjoyable event, participation is limited to a maximum of 30 vehicles this year. Vehicle entries are subject to approval, and early applications are encouraged.
- No candy permitted: In accordance with our updated parade safety regulations, absolutely no candy may be distributed or thrown from floats or vehicles, or handed out along the parade route. This rule applies to all parade participants without exception.
- Participation fee: A $30 participation fee applies to businesses. Registered non-profit organizations are exempt from this fee.
- Confirmation required: Submitting an application does not guarantee participation. Approved applicants will receive an email confirmation with further instructions.
Let’s celebrate the season, support local, and make downtown a place worth roaming this holiday season!
The parade will commence from the Log Sort at 39540 Galbraith Ave (end of Loggers Lane near the Yacht Club), proceeding along Vancouver Street, making a right onto Cleveland Avenue (passing Howe Sound Brew Pub), and continuing north on Cleveland to Pemberton Avenue.
We’re also encouraging all downtown shops to stay open until 7:00 PM, offering late-night shopping to enhance the vibrant festivities of the evening. Expect special promotions, giveaways, and plenty of festive cheer!
Thank you to our supporters Woodfibre LNG and the District of Squamish for kindly sponsoring the 2026 Parade.
