Santa touches down in Dunnville for festive events

by Haldimand Press Staff

December 11, 2025

DUNNVILLE—The weather could not have been better for Dunnville’s annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

The streets of Dunnville were lined with excited onlookers enjoying the many bright and beautiful floats.

The highlight of the parade was the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Afterward, residents gathered at Central Park to watch the tree lighting.

DUNNVILLE—The weather could not have been better for Dunnville’s annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The streets of Dunnville were lined with excited onlookers enjoying the many bright and beautiful floats. The highlight of the parade was the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Afterward, residents gathered at Central Park to watch the tree lighting. Above, this Norm’s Water Haulage truck was adorned with what seemed like thousands of lights as it made its way through the parade. —Haldimand Press photos by Valerie Posthumus.
  • DUNNVILLE—Enjoying the music and awaiting the lighting of the huge Christmas tree in Central Park are Tehya, Taylor, and one-year-old daughter Dallas with their family pet Bane.
  • DUNNVILLE—Frosty the Snowman made an appearance at the parade.

Meanwhile, on the morning of December 6, a group of 25 hardworking volunteers from the Dunnville Lions served a delicious and festive breakfast to 250 community members.

Lion Hank Kerkdyk said of this year’s Breakfast with Santa, “It was a great event with lots of feedback with people saying that they have been attending for years.”

The Lions expressed gratitude for the support of local businesses.

  • DUNNVILLE—Meanwhile, on the morning of December 6, a group of 25 hardworking volunteers from the Dunnville Lions served a delicious and festive breakfast to 250 community members. —Haldimand Press photos by Lexa Gerrie.
  • DUNNVILLE—Kira Wilkinson (Lions volunteer) aids Teagan and Peyton (age 5) with picking their new stuffies donated by the Lions Club.
  • DUNNVILLE—Mikita Marincic (6), Nyla (8) Marincic, and Willow Noort (8) were among the many children to meet Santa and share their Christmas wish lists. The big asks on Mikita’s list include a new iPhone, a trip to LA, and a puppy!
  • DUNNVILLE—Three generations of Lion volunteers preparing pancakes together: (l-r) Jane Wilkinson, Rebecca Wren, Heather Wilkinson, and Elaine George.
  • DUNNVILLE—Maureen Jones, Elaine George, and Hank Kerkdyk serving delicious breakfast with spirit.