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DOWNTOWN
From restaurants and bars to clothing boutiques, specialty food shops, professional services, beauty salons, art spaces, fitness studios and more—Downtown has something for everyone.
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EVENT CENTRAL
Every year we host signature events to celebrate everything we have to offer: the Burger Battle, Reel Downtown, the Busker’s Festival, Tax-Free Day, and the Christmas Parade.
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ALL EVENTS
In a place like Downtown St. John’s, there’s something exciting happening every day! You can also submit your events to our calendar.
LATEST NEWS
December 3, 2023
Santa’s Sleigh Makes His Way Downtown Sunday, December 3 – Parade Winners Announced!
Over 50,000 spectators had their Christmas wishes granted as they were treated to a fantastic array of floats, bands, performing groups and lovable characters at the 2023 Downtown St. John’s Christm...
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December 3, 2023
The Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade Going Ahead Today Sunday, December 3 at noon
The Annual Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade is going ahead today, Sunday, December 3 at noon! Join Santa and his special friends on Sunday, December 3 at noon in historic Downtown St. John’s....
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November 26, 2023
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade POSTPONED Today, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at noon!
THE DOWNTOWN ST. JOHN’S BUSINESS COMMISSION PRESENTS THE ANNUAL DOWNTOWN ST. JOHN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE IS POSTPONED TODAY! RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 AT NOON! ATTENTION! DUE TO A VERY ...
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Looking to work or invest in the heart of the city? Downtown St. John’s has an idyllic historic-urban vibe (and incredible views) to suit your business needs at every stage.
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Wondering where to park, which bus to take, and how to get around? We got you covered.
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ABOUT US
Downtown St. John’s is a not-for-profit business improvement area association that strives to make the district a better place to live, work, shop, and visit through our events, programs, and projects.
Our member-based association connects you with all there is to love downtown.
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