California Christmas Parades

California Christmas Parades are held in practically every city. They range from small to large but generally are on the modest side with the events featuring community entries that may not qualify for larger parades such as 4th of July parades. One of the many fun things to see and do this Christmas, the parades are sometimes associated with Tree Lighting Ceremonies as well.

While these holiday parades are by far one of the most popular parades of any throughout the year, very few cities in California try to make them into big affair that would rival the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.  Californians host the most watched parade in the world just days after Christmas is over and the New Year begins. Flower floats costing over $100,000 each, and marching bands that head down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena for the Rose Parade are spectacular. So Christmas tends to keep it simple with Lighted Tractor Parades, Kids Parades and always Santa Claus!

This is our general links list but a seasonal attempt at updates is here!

Adelanto - Christmas Parade

Alpine - Parade of Lights

Anaheim - Santa Arrival Parade  

Angels Camp - Holiday Parade

Arroyo Grande - Holiday Parade

Arvin - Arvin Christmas Parade

Auburn - Festival of Lights Parade

Bakersfield - Bakersfield Christmas Parade

Belmont Shore - Christmas Parade

Benicia - Christmas Parade & Holiday Market

Bishop - Christmas Parade

Brentwood - 29th Annual Holiday Parade

Burlingame - Downtown Holiday Parade

Calexico - Christmas Parade

Calistoga - Lighted Tractor Parade

Camarillo - Christmas Parade

Carpinteria - Holiday Spirit Parade

Chino - Kids Christmas Parade

Colfax - Winterfest Parade of Lights

Corning - Light Parade

Coronado - Christmas Parade

Encinitas - Encinitas Holiday Parade 

Exeter - Exeter Christmas Parade

Ferndale - Lighted Tractor Parade  

Fresno - Christmas Parade

Glendale - Glendale Montrose Christmas Parade

Glendora - Glendora Christmas Parade

Granada Hills - Holiday Parade

Gridley - Christmas Parade of Lights

Grover Beach - Magical Holiday Memories Parade

Hanford Christmas Parade Nov. 29, 2013

Hollister - Lights On Holiday Parade

Hollywood - The Hollywood Christmas Parade

Huntington Beach - Children's Christmas Parade

King City - Lighted Agriculture Parade

Kingsburg - Festival of Lights Parade

Laguna Niguel - Holiday Parade

La Jolla - Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival

Lakeport - Holiday Parade

Lancaster - Holiday Parade

La Puente - Holiday Parade

Lemoore - Christmas Parade

Lindsay - Holiday Parade

Livermore - Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade

Lodi - Parade of Lights

Lompoc - Children's Holiday Parade

Los  Gatos - Children's Holiday Christmas Parade

Merced - Hometown Christmas Parade

Monrovia - Holiday Parade

Murrieta - Holiday Magic Push Cart Parade

Murphys - Christmas Parade December 2, 2016

Ocean Beach (San Diego) - Holiday Parade

Orcutt - Old Orcutt Christmas Parade

Oroville - Holiday Parade of Lights

Oxnard - Christmas Parade

Paradise - Truck Parade

Pacific Grove -  Holiday Parade of Lights

Palm Springs - Festival of Lights Parade

Pleasanton - Hometown Holiday Parade

Perris - Christmas Parade

Placerville - Holiday Parade

Pittsburg - Holiday Parade

Quincy - Light Parade

Redding - Christmas Parade

Redwood City - Hometown Holidays Parade

Reedley - Electrical Farm Equipment Parade

Sacramento - Santa Parade

Salinas - Parade of Lights

Sanger - Holiday Parade

San Juan Bautista - Holiday in Lights Parade

San Luis Obispo - Holiday Parade

Santa Barbara - Downtown Holiday Parade

Santa Cruz - Holiday Parade

Santa Maria -  Parade of Lights

Solvang - Julefest Parade

Sunnyvale - Holiday Parade

Susanville - Santa Parade

Sutter Creek - Parade of Lights

Taft - Christmas Parade

Tehachapi - Christmas Parade

Tulare - Children's Christmas Parade

Turlock - Christmas Parade

Twain Harte - Christmas Parade

Upland - Upland Christmas Parade  

Vallejo  - Mad Hatter Christmas Parade

Valley Springs - Christmas Parade

Visalia - Candy Cane Parade

Woodland - Christmas Parade

Yuba City - Holiday Parade

Yreka - Christmas Holiday Parade

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.

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