Mission Candlelight Parade (2026)

Vancouver Christmas Guide profile: B.C.’s biggest nighttime holiday parade is celebrating its 40th sparkling edition in 2026! Gather all your friends and family and head over to downtown Mission for a magical evening of glittering floats, marching bands, illuminated tractors, toe-tapping live music and a Christmastime community welcome that’s warmer than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Santa and Mrs Claus always receive the biggest cheer from the thousands of parade spectators, of course, but arrive a couple of hours before the 6pm start time and you’ll also find lots of fun festive activities to enjoy––from face-painting to letters to Santa and from live performances to local holiday shopping and much more. 

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When: December 5 (parade from 6:00pm), 2026

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Where: Parade route from Horne Street to Haig Street in downtown Mission 

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Cost: Free!

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For more information about this event, visit the official webpage or click on the advert above