Spirit of the Season 2025 will welcome thousands of people to the Downtown core during the first two weekends in December (5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th and 14th). Combining the Guelph Community Santa Parade, Santa Run, the Mayor & Council’s Tree Lighting, an indoor and outdoor Christmas Marketplace, and a storefront decorating contest, this spectacular festival will activate the Downtown core with entertainment, lights, and decoration and added sparkle to a special season.

Downtown Guelph Business Association is pleased to select for the 2nd year Keep Kids Fed at Home as the charity of the 2025 Spirit of the Season event. Keep Kids Fed at Home helps the most vulnerable elementary school children in the Guelph community. Your sponsorship will help to support this program which targets approximately 500 elementary school children from 230 families in our community during the Christmas holiday period.