Downtown Holiday Shop and Stroll is Happening Soon
Celebrate the merriest time of the year at the first Downtown Holiday Shop and Stroll event happening from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday starting on Nov. 27 to Dec. 11, 2021.
Come Downtown St. John’s to start your holiday shopping or enjoy a meal at one of downtown’s excellent eateries, all in a festive atmosphere. You can have a fun Saturday afternoon enjoying free performances by musical entertainers and carolers throughout the downtown that are guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. While you are downtown, stroll the sidewalks to view the decorative storefronts or enjoy the sparkle of holiday lights.
Letters to Santa
Have a letter for Santa? This year, elves have put a Santa’s Mailbox at 348 Water Street, which is in front of the Welcome Centre. You can drop your letter in Santa’s Mailbox.
Public Health Guidelines
COVID-19 public health guidelines are everyone’s responsibility – patrons, business owners, event staff and employees. Please respect public health guidelines that are in place from the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Vaccine passports are not required to attend this outdoor event.
Parking Options
As winter is almost here, there will be no streets closed to traffic during the Holiday Shop and Stroll event to allow access to shops and parking areas.
On-street parking spaces are located throughout the downtown. Paid parking on city streets is not required on weekends or after 6 p.m. weekdays.
Free parking for 140 vehicles is available at the City Hall Parking Garage (10 New Gower Street) all-day during weekends on levels one, three and four.
Free parking is available after 5 p.m. weekdays and all-day during weekends at three parking lots near Duckworth Street:
- Corner of Holloway and Duckworth (across from Haymarket Square) – 21 spaces
- Corner of Prescott and Duckworth (Across from TD Building) – 31 spaces
- 18 Prescott Street (behind Blue Drop Building) – 60 spaces
Private parking garages are open 24/7 at 351 Water Street and 330 Duckworth Street. Other private parking garages include ALT Hotel (125 Water Street), A.P. Parking Garage (1 Clift’s Baird’s Cove), and the Bowring Centre (entrance on Harbour Drive).
Metrobus
Metrobus routes 3, 10 and 11 can bring you to the downtown area. To plan your trip in advance visit the Metrobus website.
This event is hosted in partnership between City of St. John’s and Downtown St. John’s. It aligns with The City’s strategic direction of a Connected City as it provides an opportunity to connect with each other within our community. For more information, please visit the City’s calendar of events.