Go Tell It On The Mountain: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Again)
Santa Clause Parade To Return To Hamilton Mountain in 2025!
The motion below was brought to the June 18, 2026 Council meeting by Councillor Tom Jackson was passed unanimously by a vote of 13-0-0. Councillor Jackson wishes to thank his Council colleagues on the mountain for their financial support, namely Ward 14 Councillor Mike Spadafora, Ward 7 Councillor Esther Pauls, and the Office of Ward 8 (recently vacated by Councillor John-Paul Danko).
CITY OF HAMILTON
NOTICE OF MOTION
General Issues Committee: June 11, 2025
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR T. JACKSON………..…………………………….....……
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR SPADAFORA………………………….....………….
2025 Hamilton Santa Claus Parade
WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade’s a longstanding volunteer, community-based organization that has delivered an annual seasonal winter celebration each November;
WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade has received support from the City in various capacities since 1980;
WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade did not receive a rating that qualified the organization for funding from the City Enrichment Fund (CEF) in 2024;
WHEREAS, the Ward 6 office provided $9,900 in Discretionary funding to address funding shortfall and support the delivery of the parade in 2024;
WHEREAS, the Tourism and Culture Division provided the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade with one-time in-kind support to assist the organization through a period of transition in delivering the parade on the Hamilton mountain in 2024;
WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade submitted a 2025 CEF application with a request of $29,900 and a total Parade budget of $96,800;
WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade’s 2025 CEF application received a passing rating, resulting in a grant of $9,269, and;
WHEREAS, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade did not receive 2024 CEF funds and they are not considered a ‘returning applicant’ which would have otherwise resulted in a greater funding level;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That costs associated with the 2025 Hamilton Santa Claus parade delivery be funded, one-time, from the Ward 6 Discretionary Account #3302309600 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $5,631 and;
That costs associated with the 2025 Hamilton Santa Claus parade delivery be funded, one-time, from the Ward 7 Discretionary Account #3302309700 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $5,000 and;
That costs associated with the 2025 Hamilton Santa Claus parade delivery be funded, one-time, from the Ward 8 Discretionary Account #3302309800 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3,154 and;
That costs associated with the 2025 Hamilton Santa Claus parade delivery be funded, one-time, from the Ward 14 Discretionary Account #3302309014 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $5,000 and;
That any funds allocated and distributed through this motion be exempt on a one-time basis and not be counted toward any formula that restricts regular funding from the City including the City Enrichment Fund (e.g. the City's 30% formula); and
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.