Is there anything more special than Christmas in an Historic Downtown?

Historic Downtown Thorold has alot going on this Holiday Season and we invite you to join us for all of these family friendly feels.

Downtown is decorated for the Holidays

Experience the mesmerizing change of Historic Downtown Thorold into a winter wonderland. Our city be hanging our festive NEW decorations on November 12 + 13th, complemented by the harmonious tones of Holiday Music played throughout downtown beginning November 20th.

Santa Claus Parade

Come downtown for a prime spot to enjoy this longstanding tradition in Thorold.

November 30th starting at 4:00 p.m

Visit the City of Thorold website for more information.

Downtown Businesses decorate for Christmas

Visit downtown and watch the transformation of your local business windows as they decorate for the holidays. Prizes for the small business owners include bragging rights and a donation to the charity of their choice. Our panel of celebrity judges will judge on December 14th. Don't worry we have a Peoples Choice Award so you can vote too.

Shop, Stamp & Win Contest

The MacGregor Carollers are back

Dressed in period garb and sharing their beautiful voices, they will be back downtown this year.

November 30th - 3:30- 6:30(warm up the Santa Claus Parade)

December 7th - 12:00- 3:00

December 14th - 12:00- 3:00

You will find them strolling the area and inside your favourite businesses.

Santa will be downtown

He has a busy schedule but has managed to find some time for us in Downtown Thorold.

December 21st

Beginning at 9 am he will be at a Breakfast with Santa event at the Thorold Legion. Tickets can be purchased on this website.

At 10 am he will be at the Post Office, taking photos with kids.

He will be downtown until 1 pm - check back for where you can find him.