SANTA MARIA Parade of Lights

December 7, 2024, 5:20 p.m.

Annual Christmas Parade of Lights 
smparadeoflights.org

Route: Begins on Broadway at E. Stowell, and proceeds along Broadway to E. Church. 

The parade includes floats, marching bands, drill teams and local dignitaries. The annual event is a highlight to the holiday season on the Central Coast. With its own unique flair, Santa Maria's holiday parade includes costumes & music representing cultures of many lands.

Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade

December 14, 2024, 12 p.m.

orcuttchristmasparade.org

Since 1961, the Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade has delighted, kids, adults, and everyone from far & wide, looking for some holiday entertainment and cheer.

Due to the parade's great success, the event actually was in jeopardy of not coming back. The organization worked tirelessly to meet expectations and now has 50 entries and other energy and cost-saving measures. You can support this beloved event to help keep it going, thriving, and staying alive!

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