Santa Claus was the most popular man in Prince Albert on Saturday after arriving in downtown to thousands of spectators for the holiday season. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

By Logan Lehmann

Holiday Cheer

PHOTOS: P.A. braves the cold to give Santa Claus a warm welcome

Nov 29, 2025 | 2:49 PM

Thousands of Prince Albert residents lined Central Ave. in downtown on Saturday morning for the highly anticipated arrival of Santa Claus.

While the parade’s 50 entries marched to the Gateway Mall, Christmas carolers sang on the steps of the Margo Fournier Arts Centre and at the corner of 12th Street and Central Avenue, while hot chocolate was handed out by volunteers at stations along the route.

Following the parade, those who braved the cold were invited inside the Gateway Mall for some free festive activities, as well as an opportunity to take a trip to Whoville in the Prince Albert Optimist Club’s Winter Wonderland.

Central Ave. was filled with people trying to catch their first sight of Santa. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

An elf spreads some holiday cheer. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

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Fresh Air Experience added some extreme sports to the parade by towing a man on skis off the back of a pickup truck. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

Throughout the parade, the different entries were handing out candy and even some new pencils. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

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The Grinch even made an appearance, hitching a ride on the back of a Coca-Cola truck. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

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loganc.lehmann@pattisonmedia.com