People lined the streets of downtown Timmins for the 2017 Santa Claus Parade.
With more than 50 entries, organizers say this is one of the biggest parades they've had. This year's theme was Christmas Around the World.
Local dance groups, bands, businesses and community groups warmed up the crowd with candy and plenty of smiles before the highlight of the parade - Santa Claus – rolled through the streets.
According to the organizers, there were more than 1,000 volunteers and parade participants, and over 15,000 spectators.
The judges picks are in, and this year's award winners are:
Best in Theme: Northern College
Best Walking Group: Pat Picard School of Dance
Best Small Entry: École secondaire catholique Thériault
Most Spirited: Melissa Kelly Dance Academy
Best Large Entry: Kidd Operations
Best Animal Entry: Timmins & District Humane Society
Best Marching Band: RCSCC 101 Tiger- Sea Cadets
Most Comical: Dorrington Law & Associates
Most Original: Air Creebec
Brightest: 3Phaze Electrical
Judges Choice: Mosoe FM and mytimminsnow.com
Most Artistic: Kataquapit