The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who made the 2024 Trenton Santa Claus Parade a success! Held on Sunday, November 24, this beloved annual tradition once again filled the streets of Trenton with holiday cheer, bringing joy to families and individuals of all ages.
With over 70 spectacular floats and entries, it was an evening filled with holiday cheer, creativity, and community spirit. We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all the businesses and organizations who entered the parade with their floats, vehicles, and walkers, making it a magical experience for spectators and especially for the children who look forward to it each year. This event was made possible through the collaboration of local businesses, organizations, service clubs, OPP, Quinte West volunteer firefighters, city staff, and our dedicated volunteers.
The judges had the difficult task of selecting winners from the many outstanding entries. Listed below are the judges’ choices, but don’t forget everyone gets to vote for their favourite float through the Salon Eleven People’s Choice Award. You can vote online at www.quintewestchamber.ca, through our social media, or stop by to fill in a ballot at the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce building or Salon Eleven Hair Studio.
Best Community Organization (NFP)
Hastings County Plowmens Association
Theme: Christmas with Hastings County Queen of the Furrow
Sponsored by: Trenton Cold Storage
Best Youth Organization
1st Bay of Quinte Scouting Trenton Cubs
Theme: Scouting
Sponsored by: Whitley Newman Insurance & Financial Services
Best Small Float
A1 Plumbing
Theme: Truck Full of Gifts
Sponsored by: Quinte West Chamber of Commerce
Best Large Float
8 Wing Trenton (Canadian Armed Forces)
Theme: Gingerbread House
Sponsored by: City of Quinte West
Best Christmas Theme
Santa Letter Collectors
Theme: Nostalgic Christmas
Sponsored by: Batawa Ski Hill
Best Decorated Vehicle
Martins Bus Lines
Theme: Candyland Bus
Sponsored by: Quinte West Chamber of Commerce
Best Overall Float
Brambleberry Farm
Theme: Country Western
Sponsored by: McDonald’s Trenton
Salon Eleven Hair Studio’s People’s Choice Award
The judges have selected their favourites, now it is your turn vote online at www.quintewestchamber.ca. Voting closes on Monday December 2 at 3:00pm, this award will be announced on December 6 at 10:00am at the awards ceremony at Quinte West City Hall.
The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses who sponsored and made donations to the parade: Trenton Cold Storage, City of Quinte West, McDonalds, Whitley Newman Insurance & Financial Services, Batawa Ski Hill, Salon Eleven Hair Co., Action Towing, Bill’s Johns, Santas Letter Carriers, City of Quinte West, Larry’s Towing, M&R Auto, C Smith Bus Lines, Titanium Trucking, Trenton Lions Club, County Audio Visuals, Trent Port Marina, Quinte Transit, Trenton Care & Share Food Bank, and Trenton Kin Club.
Thank you to all who contributed to this year’s event, whether by participating in the parade, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines. Together, we made the 2024 Santa Claus Parade a memorable celebration for our community!
Photos: Mike Gaudaur, Quinte Photo Studios
