This was to be a busy Saturday in the metro region for the big guy in the red suit but Mother Nature had other plans.

The 70th Mount Pearl Santa Claus Parade was to go ahead today but that has been postponed until 2:00 Sunday. It will start at Mount Pearl Senior High and wind its way to Mount Pearl Square on Topsail Road. They’re accepting letters to Santa and donations for local food banks.

The Town of Conception Bay South was to have its parade this morning but that has been moved to 10:00 Sunday morning. Because of the change, the route has been reversed in that it will start at the town hall and end at Villa Nova.

Marystown’s parade has been postponed. Witless Bay was set to go at 11:00 this morning but they will do it at 10:00 tomorrow instead.

Portugal Cove-St. Philips launches the Christmas season with its parade this afternoon. It starts at 2:00 on Church Drive and proceeds to the Royal Canadian Legion.

The Town of Torbay is doing a nighttime parade tonight. It starts at 6:00 at Holy Trinity High and ends at Juniper Ridge Intermediate Letters for Santa will be collected as well as non-perishable food items.