Taking place over the first two full weekends in December (6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 15th) in historic Downtown Guelph, Spirit of the Season will bring together our community for a celebration of the coming winter season.
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 add sparkle to this special season.

More photos below!

2024 CHARITABLE PARTNER

Downtown Guelph Business Association is pleased to select Food4Kids Guelph as the charity of the 2024 Spirit of the Season event.  Food4Kids helps the most vulnerable elementary school children in the Guelph community.  Your sponsorship will help to support the Food 4 Good Guelph program which targets approximately 500 elementary school children from 230 families in our community through the distribution of grocery gift cards to be used during the Christmas holiday period.

Photos

Christmas Marketplace

Santa Run

Santa Parade

Mayor & Council Tree Lighting

Storefront Decorating Contest