Two Clarington roads will close for the Santa Claus parades in Newcastle and Bowmanville, the Municipality of Clarington says.
In Newcastle, King Avenue between Rudell Road and Arthur Street will be closed on Sunday, November 15, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Newcastle Santa Claus Parade and fireworks. The parade steps off at 5:30 p.m., according to Durham Tourism.
In Bowmanville, King Street West from Bowmanville Avenue to Liberty Street South and Liberty Street South from King Street to Baseline Road will be closed on Saturday, November 21, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, which starts at 10:30 a.m., Durham Tourism says.
Emergency access will be maintained during both closures, and the municipality asks drivers to use alternative local routes.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Nov 12, 2026, 10:14 a.m.
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- www.clarington.net












