Celtic FC Foundation’s Santa Stroll will make its return this year, in support of our 2026 Christmas Appeal, and we’re delighted to confirm that the event will be generously sponsored by our friends at Scot Hoist Ltd.

It will take place on the morning of Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Celtic Park and once again promises to be day packed full of festive fun for all the family.

The route will begin at the top of Celtic Way before participants step inside Paradise and head along the byline at the Lisbon Lions end.

The group will then enter the North Stand concourse and rejoin the stadium bowl once again, as they travel along the byline at the Jock Stein end. The lap will be completed by passing the iconic statues at the front of the stadium.

The Santa Stroll will consist of three laps, taking in a total of 1.5 miles, in the special surroundings of Paradise.

To get everyone into the festive spirit, each participant will be provided with a Santa hat and a Santa Stroll t-shirt. Everyone will be welcomed into the stadium by Santa himself, as well as Hoopy the Huddle Hound both pre and post event.

The key details are:

SANTA STROLL

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Celtic Park
Registration fee: £10 per person
Fundraising: £30 minimum, in addition to the registration fee

The event is open to all ages and registration is now open HERE. Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before completing the process.

Please note that participants under the age of 18 must have written consent from their parent/guardian in advance of the event and must be accompanied to and from Celtic Park by a parent/guardian on the day.

This Christmas, your support can help Celtic FC Foundation bring a little joy, warmth and hope to those who need it most.

Across our local communities, we will be supporting families facing poverty, pensioners, women and children in refuge, the homeless community and refugees, along with a host of others who are vulnerable.

And through our Paradise Pit Stop initiative – which operates four days a week, all year round – we will once again open the doors of our home, Celtic Park, for a special Christmas Day offering, providing a festive meal and the warmest of welcomes.

We are currently at full capacity but we are still accepting names for a waiting list and our weekly Paradise Pit Stop service continues to operate for those who wish to attend.

Our Christmas Appeal will touch thousands of lives this festive period and we humbly ask you, the Celtic support, to stand with us and help make a positive difference for so many. Because sometimes, the greatest gift we can offer is compassion.

You can get behind this year’s Christmas Appeal in the following ways:

Donate online HERE
Donate via PayPal HERE
Donate via Facebook HERE
Donate by text – text ‘CELTIC’ followed by ‘£1’, ‘£5’ or ‘£10’ to 70085*
Donate in Cash – there are collection boxes located in all Celtic Stores
Donate by Cheque – payable to ‘Celtic FC Foundation’ and sent to Celtic FC Foundation, Celtic Park, Glasgow G40 3RE
Provide support through your Christmas shopping in Celtic stores or online by purchasing an item from ‘Walfrid’s Wishlist’ HERE
Provide support through your Christmas shopping via Give as you Live HERE
Make a donation at check out when purchasing retail items HERE or tickets online HERE
Make a donation and hang an item on our Virtual Christmas Tree HERE
Contribute via our Christmas Appeal Logo Shirt Auction which will run until Saturday, November 28 HERE
Sign up for the Celtic Sleep Out, Ireland on Friday, November 13 HERE
Enter our Christmas Appeal Prize Draw, which will kick-off on Wednesday, November 18. Further details to follow.
Come along to the Ghirls for Good event on Friday, November 27 HERE
Support our Christmas Appeal Bucket Collection on Saturday, December 5 at the match against St Johnstone. Further details to follow.
Support our Christmas Appeal Matchday Silent Auction on Saturday, December 5 at the match against St Johnstone. Silent Auction booklets can be found throughout the lounges and hospitality areas.
Sign up for the Celtic Sleep Out, London on Friday, December 11 HERE

Your incredible empathy and generosity will help us to continue the mission of Celtic.

Thank you so much for ensuring that those most in need, will never walk alone.

*Texts will cost the donation amount, plus one standard rate message

Celtic FC Foundation’s Santa Stroll returns for this year’s Christmas Appeal