Toronto Santa Claus Parade Pictures - Photos of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade

Approximately half a million people gather for the annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade. People begin arriving along the 6-km route and setting up chairs as early as 10 am.

Spots at the beginning of the route, along Bloor and at the top of University, fill up more quickly.

Spectators who are on Yonge Street or Front Street, closer to the end of the route will have to wait for the parade to reach them -- about one hour for the parade to reach its end at Front & Church.