2026 dates not confirmed yet. The Sooke Lions Club has not announced the 2026 Sooke Santa Parade yet. The details below are from 2025. We’ll update this page as soon as the 2026 details are announced.
Santa comes to Sooke with a lit-up parade organized by the Sooke Lions Club and the District of Sooke. It’s a friendly community night with hot chocolate, hot dogs and crafts at the Sooke Library before and after the parade.
The parade is usually on a Sunday in early December at 5:00 PM. In 2025 it was Sunday, December 7.
See more parades in our Christmas on Vancouver Island guide.
Sooke Santa Parade: Quick Facts
| 2026 date | Not confirmed yet. Usually a Sunday in early December |
| Last year | Sunday, December 7, 2025. Parade at 5:00 PM, activities 4:00 to 7:00 PM |
| Route (2025) | From Journey Middle School along Throup Road to Church Road to Wadams Way, past the Sooke Library |
| Cost | Free |
| Organizer | Sooke Lions Club, with the District of Sooke |
Family Activities
In 2025 the Sooke Library at 6671 Wadams Way was the hub, with hot chocolate and hot dogs before and after the parade, photos with Santa until 4:30 PM (when he leaves to join the parade) and a kids’ Christmas crafting station.
Breakfast with Santa
The day before the parade, Sooke has hosted a free Breakfast with Santa for families at the Sooke Legion on Eustace Road, starting at 9:00 AM.
Tips
- Expect road closures along the route from about 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
- Sooke is about 40 minutes west of downtown Victoria.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Sooke Santa Parade in 2026?
The 2026 date has not been announced. In 2025 it was Sunday, December 7, at 5:00 PM.
Where does the parade go?
In 2025 it ran from Journey Middle School along Throup Road, Church Road and Wadams Way.
Part of: Victoria Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas on Vancouver Island 2026
