The 2024 Trenton Santa Claus Parade winners are in. This year's parade was held Nov. 24, 2024. /Sarah Hyatt/MBC
Featuring more than 70 floats and entries, the 2024 Trenton Santa Claus Parade spread holiday magic throughout the town over the weekend – and the judges have cast their votes for this year’s winners.
“The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who made the 2024 Trenton Santa Claus Parade a success,” said the chamber, while announcing the judges’ choices and extending a “heartfelt thank you to all” who made it a magical experience for spectators and local kids.
Local families also described this year’s event as a smash hit.
Listed below at the judges’ choices – but you can also weigh in for your favourite float through the Salon Eleven People’s Choice Award, notes the chamber.
Voting information is available online, through the chamber’s social media accounts, or by stopping to fill in a ballot at the chamber office or Salon Eleven Hair Studio. Voting closes Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.
Best Community Organization (NFP):
Hastings County Plowmen’s 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
The 71st annual parade was held Sunday, Nov. 24, with huge crowds flooding the streets for this year’s parade. The parade brought together local businesses, organizations, service clubs, first-responders, city staff, and many dedicated volunteers.
The people’s choice award will be announced on Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at a ceremony at city hall.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
