After a two-year break, Christmas fanatics can finally see Montreal's popular Santa Claus parade downtown this year. More than 400,000 people are expected to join the festivities on November 19 from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on rue Sainte-Catherine. For the 70th edition, the Quebec Santa Claus with once again be joined by the Star Fairy, played by Montreal-based drag queen Barbada de Barbades.
Feeling the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this fun activity starting at end of November should do the trick. After what organizers say was a big success in 2021, Old Montreal shop Maison Pepin will once again host private photoshoot sessions in its dreamy Christmas alley.