Wheatley Santa Claus Parade entertains hundreds of families

A record amount of businesses, individuals and community groups put on a dazzling display Saturday night, December 2, showcasing their floats in the 2023 edition of the Wheatley Santa Claus Parade.

The parade, presented by the Wheatley Fish Fest Committee, began at the Wheatley Area Arena and made its way down Erie Street to Middleton, where it finished up at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrement Church.

Erie Street was wall to wall with spectators, young and young at heart, scrambling for numerous treats along the route.

Fish Fest committee member Hilary Hodgson was blown away by the community support.

“What a parade! The citizens of Wheatley never cease to amaze us with their support. This may have just been the largest parade ever put on in our village,” she said. “Special thanks to our volunteer fire department for traffic assistance, the Wheatley BIA for free hot chocolate and treats at the four corners and all the volunteers who help to make this a success.”