Calexico Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Tree Lighting November 14, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

City Hall

Special performances by Willie Moreno Jr. High Marching Band, Enrique Camarena Jr. High Marching Band, Calexico Mighty Bulldog Marching Band, Imperial Valley College Jazz Band and Calexico Recreation Ballet / Folkoric Groups

Christmas Parade

December 9, 2023, 10 a.m. |

 10 a.m. (Christmas Festival at Rockwood Plaza follows parade)

A Magical Christmas is the 2023 theme

Parade route: Proceed down 2nd Street from Mary Ave.; Right on Paulin Ave.; Right on 4th Street; Left on Heber Ave. ending at 7th Street intersection.

City of Calexico 
calexicorecreation.org

Approx. 100 parade entries from around the Valley and Mexico are expected to take to the streets of Calexico this holiday. Bands, drill teams, floats, and over a dozen Mexicali schools will participate in this popular annual event that attracts thousands of people each year.

Parade 2023

• Floats with a holiday twist
• Bands
• Marching Groups
• Vehicles
• Equestrian
• Royalty
• Elected Officials

For the public, this parade is a highlight to the holiday season. Show your spirit by signing up and participating in a fantastic event! Awards Ceremony at Rockwood Plaza Park right after the parade.

Other fun events held in Calexico each year include a Halloween celebration.

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