Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Leaving from The Heights onto Xavier Drive to Hawthorne Street, turning onto Main Street and going up Church Street, ending at the Antigonish Market Square
Parade registration will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 2 and will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 20.
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Christmas on Main
Celebrate Christmas on Main Street for an evening full of festive entertainment, holiday treats, family photos, and community cheer.
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Main Street (between Church Street and College Street)
- J.P. Cormier & Dave Gunning
- Free hot chocolate and cookies
- Free family photos by Lisa Delorey-Myers in Town Hall (use side entrance from College Street)
Santa's County Tour
Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Lochaber Centre
- St. Joseph's Community Centre
- HM MacDonald School, Maryvale
- Arisaig Parish Community Centre
- Mini-Trail Community Centre
Sunday, December 6, 2026
- St. Andrew's Community Centre
- Glen Aire Estates
- Ecole acadienne de Pomquet
- Heatherton Community Centre
- Paqtnkek Loop
Christmas Festivities and Markets
There are many Christmas festivities and markets taking place this holiday season all over Antigonish. A ful llist can be found here: pdf 2026 Christmas Events (464 KB)