The Christmas season officially kicks off in Brampton this weekend with the Downtown market, tree lighting, Santa Claus parade, and a host of other festive activities. The market will feature a variety of vendors offering festive gifts. Kick off the holidays in downtown Brampton with the annual Winter Lights Festival presented by Northwest Lexus.

The spectacle of twinkling lights, floats, marching bands, and costume characters runs south along Main Street from Sproule Drive to Elgin Drive.For more details including the parade route, parade history and road closures, visit There are currently no activities listed for this event.Roads in downtown Brampton will be closed for the annual Winter Lights Festival to ensure the safety of all attendees. Visit ​There are 5 municipal parking garages in downtown Brampton that have free parking for the Winter Lights Festival. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is the official kickoff celebration for holiday season in Brampton. Watch the tree light up at 8pm, and enjoy free activities, light installations, and entertainment all evening long.John St and Beatty Ave will be converted from one-way streets to two-way streets from 3:30pm to 8pm. Celebrate the first lighting of the tree in Ken Whillans Square, shop the outdoor holiday market, and enjoy Canada’s largest nighttime Santa Claus Parade presented by the Rotary Club of Brampton.Start your shopping and get in the holiday spirit at this year’s outdoor Christmas Market presented by Tire World. Located within Heart Lake Conservation Area in Brampton. Annual festive season kicks-off in the city BRAMPTON, ON - The Annual City of Brampton Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will take place on November 19, 6 - 8 pm. Together, Bramptonians will count down to light up the City’s 60-foot spruce tree, decorated with over 10,000 Christmas lights, in Ken Whillans Square. Peel Regional Police will be on-site to assist with these road closures and changes.Brampton's Winter Lights Festival is Going Green by implementing the following initiatives:Visit the Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra Band website Follow Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra Band on Facebook Follow Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra Band on Twitter Visit the Ice Sculpture Battle of the Chainsaws website Follow Ice Sculpture Battle of the Chainsaws on Facebook Follow Ice Sculpture Battle of the Chainsaws on Instagram Follow St Roch's Funk In Da Trunk & Jam Clubs on Twitter Follow St Roch's Funk In Da Trunk & Jam Clubs on Instagram Follow Rosemarie Sutherland Originals on Instagram Phone: 1-905-970-0090 . Email: brampton@treetoptrekking.com . The BIA strives to make the quality of life for our downtown businesses and services better.To receive up-to-date information on what’s happening Downtown Brampton, please subscribe to our enewsletter.

Watch the tree light up at 8pm, and enjoy free activities, light installations, and entertainment all evening long.6:05 pm Performances by St. Roch’s Funk In Da Trunk and Jam Clubs6:50 pm Performances by Christina’s Dance and Arts Studio 7:55 pm Greetings by Mayor Brown and Members of Council        The Annual Tree Lighting ceremony acts as the weekend kickoff celebration to the holiday season in Brampton. The festival kicks off with a glimmering tree lighting ceremony at 8 p.m. Watch a massive 60ft tree burst into light. Enjoy the carousel, horse and […] The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is the official kickoff celebration for holiday season in Brampton. Together, Bramptonians will count down to light up the City’s 60-foot spruce tree, decorated with over 10,000 Christmas lights, in Ken Whillans Square. As part of the display - which boasts over 300,000 lights - you’ll find a few new additions, including moose at Gage Park and stars in Ken Whillans Square, closer to the tree. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the annual Brampton Santa Claus Parade is the largest single-day event in the Region of Peel and is considered to be the largest nighttime parade in Canada! Cancellations may occur due to extreme weather conditions. Mayor Susan Fennell will hit the switch, illuminating a 60-foot spruce tree to a dramatic sound and light show to kick off Together, Bramptonians will count down to light up the City’s 60-foot spruce tree, decorated with over 10,000 Christmas lights, in Ken Whillans Square.