Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Downtown During the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade

Peterborough, ON - To prepare downtown for Santa’s arrival during the parade, parking will be restricted in the parade area, including along a section of George Street North, starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. 

No-parking signs will be placed along the parade route on George Street the morning of December 6. Parking will be prohibited starting at 1:30 p.m. and parking enforcement related to the parade will be in effect.   

Visitors are asked to follow parking restrictions that are in place for the parade.   

Vehicles parked in restricted areas that have not been removed by 1:30 p.m. will be ticketed and subject to tow and impound at the vehicle owner’s expense. Individuals whose vehicles are towed or impounded can call the City of Peterborough Municipal Law Enforcement and Security Services Division at 705-707-3969 on the following business day for information on the towing provider and impound yard location.      

The City encourages anyone attending the parade to park in one of the municipal lots or parking garages located near the downtown core.

Municipal parking spaces can be found at: 

• Simcoe parking garage at 190 Simcoe St.   
• King Street Parkade at 202 King St.  
• Chambers Lot at 184 Hunter St.  
• Reid Lot at 350 Reid St.  
• Gas Lot at 70 Simcoe St.   
• Del Crary Lot at 100 George St. N.  
• Downie Lot at 336 Downie St.  

The City is currently providing free two-hour parking for all downtown municipal parking as part of a holiday parking program sponsored by Wolfe Personal Injury Lawyers. Any parking fees voluntarily paid during December are donated to Kawartha Food Share.  

The City reminds residents to follow all on-street parking regulations that may be in place on other downtown roads, including calendar parking where applicable. Ensure fire hydrants and driveways are not blocked.  

Road Closures  

George Street will be closed from Parkhill Road to Brock Street starting at 4:15 p.m. to allow for parade staging.   

The parade begins at McDonnel Street, passing in front of City Hall at 5:15 p.m. Peterborough Police Service will supervise a rolling road closure as the parade travels south on George Street toward Lansdowne Street.   

The following street closures will also be in effect beginning at 4:15 p.m.:   

• Antrim, Edinburgh, Dublin, London, McDonnel and Murray streets will be closed from Aylmer Street to Water Street  
• Princess Street will be closed from George Street to Park Street  
• Aylmer Street will be closed from Lansdowne Street to Romaine Street  

Event volunteers will be able to allow local access on side streets for residents and emergency vehicles.   

The parade ends at Princess Street, where participants will disperse. All road closures are expected to end by 8 p.m.  

Peterborough Transit 

Peterborough Transit will begin detouring around George Street beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The following routes are affected:   

• #2 Chemong  
• #4 Weller  
• #6 Sherbrooke  
• #9 Parkhill   
• #22 Blue Community Bus  
• #23 Red Community Bus  

Contact Peterborough Transit at 705-745-0525 or visit peterborough.ca/transit for more information on bus schedules and detours. Riders can also find transit updates on Peterborough Transit’s Facebook page and through Peterborough Transit Service Alerts.   

Peterborough Petes game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre 

There is a Peterborough Petes game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Saturday evening starting at 7:05 p.m. With the Santa Claus Parade affecting traffic in the area, including a road closure on Aylmer Street between Lansdowne Street and Romaine Street, those attending the game are encouraged to plan for extra travel time to get to the game. The arena doors open at 6 p.m.

With increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic expected, everyone is reminded to use caution while travelling in the downtown area on December 6.