Celebrate the Holiday Season in Ponoka




Enter Your Float in the Santa Claus Parade

The holiday season is quickly approaching and the Town of Ponoka is inviting everyone to join in the fun by entering a festive float in this year’s Santa Claus Parade. The event will take place on Friday, November 21 at 6 p.m. in downtown Ponoka.

The parade is free to enter and offers a great opportunity for local businesses, community groups and organizations to showcase your creativity and spread holiday cheer. It’s also a chance for your business, community group, or organization to be recognized and celebrated throughout the community.

How to Enter Your Float

Please click here to fill in the online form. The Town of Ponoka will be accepting float registrations until Thursday, November 20 at 11:59 p.m.

Parade Route

All floats will meet at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) on Friday, November 21 at 4:30 p.m. 

The parade will begin at 6 p.m. and wind through downtown Ponoka:

  • Along 54 Street;
  • East down 46 Avenue; 
  • North on 50 Street;
  • West on 51 Avenue
  • South on 51 Street;
  • West on 48 Avenue; and
  • South on 54 Street back to the Arena.

To view the parade route map, please click here.

Decorating Your Float

Light up the night with bright colours, festive decorations and holiday music that spreads cheer along the route. 

Please do not invite Mr. or Mrs. Claus to ride on your float, as the Town of Ponoka is already making arrangements for Santa to appear in the parade.