Toronto Santa Claus Parade to be held Nov. 24 [Video]

Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 24.

Organizers of the annual Original Santa Claus Parade announced on Wednesday when the event will take place in downtown Toronto, adding that they expect it to attract more than 750,000 people.

“The magic and wonder of the season has always been about bringing people together from all across the city, and beyond,” Clay Charters, the president and CEO of the parade, said in a statement.

“Along with an updated route, we have some new and exciting activities planned to make this year’s Parade extra special.”

The parade will start at Christie Pits at 12:30 p.m. It will proceed east on Bloor Street to St. George Street, turning south and then going east on Hoskin Avenue to Queens Park Crescent.

The floats, marching bands, and Santa’s helpers will head south on Queens Park Crescent and University Avenue before turning east on Wellington Avenue. The parade will continue south on Yonge Street to Front Street before ending at St. Lawrence …