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  CityNews: The History Of Toronto's Santa Claus Parade.
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade may have had humble beginnings, but over its 102-year history has grown to become one of the biggest events of its kind in North America and the world.
The parade was the longest in both distance and duration from 1910 to 1912 when the jolly old elf started his journey downtown from Newmarket on a Friday afternoon, stopping overnight in York Mills and then heading down Yonge Street on Saturday afternoon.
Toronto kids really got a thrill in 1913 when Santa was pulled down Yonge street by a team of eight live reindeer brought in from Labrador.
www.citynews.ca /news/news_5403.aspx   (845 words)

  
 Toronto Santa Claus Parade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
One of the best known Santa Claus parades is the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, held annually near the middle of November in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade was started on December 2nd, 1905 by the Eaton's department store, with just a single float.
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is the world's longest running children's parade.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toronto_Santa_Claus_Parade   (266 words)

  
 Santa Claus parade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santa Claus parades are most common in North America.
Peoria, Illinois has the longest running Santa Claus Parade in the U.S. The 118th Parade was held November 25, 2005; 1887 marked the first year of the parade, which consisted of boats and derricks coming down the river as part of construction of the new bridge.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade in Southern California is a seasonal tradition that somewhat competes with the Rose Parade and the Doo Dah Parade.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santa_Claus_Parade   (686 words)

  
 TORONTO SANTA CLAUS PARADE | 2006 TORONTO SANTA CLAUS PARADE | TORONTO PARKING | TTC
It is an annual event that marks Santa's first appearance of the year, and unofficially launches the holiday season.
Today the Santa Claus Parade is almost six kilometers long with more than 25 floats on themes ranging from Harry Potter to Hockey Night in Canada.
Wheelchair Accessible area for the Toronto Santa Claus Parade There is a small park located on Front Street, directly across from the Hummingbird Centre, that is designated for wheelchairs and provides a great view of the Parade.
www.torontoharbour.com /toronto-christmas/toronto-santa-claus-parade.php   (443 words)

  
 Toronto - Santa Claus Parade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The annual Santa Claus Parade is enjoyed by television viewing families from Norway to New Zealand.
The first year Santa arrived on foot, but by 1910 he was in a carriage was drawn by 8 reindeer imported from Labrador.
With funding by Eaton's for 77 years, the parade continued to grow in popularity and size, adding floats with nursery rhyme characters, bands, etc. Today it's a not-for-profit organization, which receives funding from Canadian Corporations, including 100 executives who contribute $1000 each year to dress as 'celebrity' clowns.
www.canadacool.com /COOLFACTS/ONTARIO/TorontoSantaParade.html   (345 words)

  
 Student Travel Information & Discounts - Events: Toronto Santa Claus Parade (Toronto, Canada)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Santa Claus Parade is a Toronto institution that has been thriving for 100 years.
The parade runs from the junction of Bloor and Christie Sts via Bloor St and University Ave to Queen St. From there it passes along Yonge St, ending at the junction of Front and Church Sts.
If you're in a wheelchair, the best way to view the parade is from the special tiers on Front St, across from the Hummingbird Centre.
www.istc.org /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=18355   (248 words)

  
 Toronto Santa Claus Parade 2005 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Toronto Santa Claus Parade 2005 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Taken from the south side of Bloor Street just a little east of Christie during the 2005 Santa Claus Parade in Toronto.
I have started a new group for Santa Claus Parades.
flickr.com /photos/mikeboon/65223118   (115 words)

  
 Toronto Santa Claus Parade | The News is NowPublic.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
in : Toronto, Christmas, parade, Santa, Santa Claus parade
As Jackie Ross waited for Santa Claus to pass by on a float yesterday, she remembered how many years ago the man in red had made eye contact with her and asked what she wanted for Christmas.
Sure enough, she soon got married to Stew Ross, and...
www.nowpublic.com /toronto_santa_claus_parade7   (75 words)

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