On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and family all season long! Location: Fourth Street at Hearst.
Enchant Christmas is the award-winning and story-propelled holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed and larger-than-life light sculptures, unique ice skating experiences, and countless other festive attractions.
What has two humps, four antlers, and 24 hooves? A pair of baby camels, reindeer, and yaks, of course—and they're hoofing it to the Academy this holiday!
This year, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! So instead of one night, we’ve gone back to our roots and there will be 4 Nights of Lights! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!
This year, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! So instead of one night, we’ve gone back to our roots and there will be 4 Nights of Lights! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town on November 30, the Saturday after Thanksgiving!
The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District invites you to attend the Annual Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland on Shop Small Saturday, November 30th from 1p-5p with a lighted classic car parade at 5:30p.
Parade begins at: 6:15pm at the north end of town.
Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade
Families and visitors are invited to wander the Garden which will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with activities for children and adults of all ages.
Join us for a festive parade through the City of Emeryville to kick off the holiday season!
Join the whole Napa community for the annual parade, where floats are decorated over the top with lights and much, much more.
The Oakland / Alameda Lighted Yacht Parade, brings communities together to celebrate the season and the communities waterfront history.
The Calistoga Tractor Parade is a nationally recognized annual holiday parade featuring lighted and decorated vehicles, including tractors, construction and utility vehicles and floats.
Join friends and neighbors and experience the ultimate holiday celebration as we magically transform our town into a wonderland full of cheer and classic family fun.
Join the Osher Marin JCC and our community partners for the ultimate Hanukkah celebration!
Live performances, live music, dancers, Giant Rainbow Slide, food trucks, bouncy houses, a ton of children’s activities, a visit from Santa Claus and much more.
Enjoy a traditional St. Nicholas Festival at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones while lighting up the Village with festive community cheer that connects us and feels good!
Lighted boat parade and celebration of the Marina's 100th anniversary.
Join us for a beloved holiday tradition.
With this year’s theme, we celebrate the resilience of our leaders, artists, youth and student groups, and our families who have been facing challenges for decades in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River! Meet at the Petaluma Turning Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club.
Join us for the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks!
Sausalito's premier holiday season event. Two days of family fun events.
Glammed up tractor trailers, farm vehicles, and decorated farm vehicles covered in lights. FREE!
Join us for a magical evening at our Holiday Market! Dive into the festive spirit as you shop local artisans and retailers, groove to live music, sip on delightful drinks, and savor tasty lite bites.
Invite family and friends to stroll the street on SAT 11/9 from 5-7pm and enjoy 3 blocks of sparkling lights plus complimentary hot beverages, cookies and entertainment! This event marks the beginning of the holiday season on Fourth Street so we hope you can join us.
WINTERBLAST is around the corner. Join us at the SoFA Arts District of Santa Rosa for on December 10, starting at 4PM. Let's welcome winter with Music, Art, Food, and our very own Sofa Parade. Bring your own decorated sofa and join the parade! for more information, email us at winterblastsofa@gmail.com
Event is 3pm-9pm, Join us early to get a great spot and enjoy the bands, food, and kids activities!
One of the Largest Lighted Boat Parade in the country and growing bigger every year! Fun for the whole family so come on out and be a part of it.
The Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and the St. Francis Yacht Club will join once again to present the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay.
Bring your best set of lit wheels and help light our way through through the heart of Golden Gate Park.
The parade will begin at 3pm starting at Ingrid B Lacy School, continues along Palmetto and ends by joining the Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event will take place steps away from the Pacific Ocean so bring your friends and family and enjoy a true California Christmas.
The 12 Days of Christmas is a holiday favorite for Sonoma. More details to come soon!
Downtown San Rafael will once again host its annual Holiday Parade & Festival. In its 41st year, this event has become a well known San Francisco Bay Area Favorite. Join us to be part of this Holiday Tradition the day after Thanksgiving.
Deck the Halls and come celebrate with Coyote Point Yacht Club, in conjunction with San Mateo Parks and Coyote Point Marina as we present the 3rd annual lighted boat parade on Saturday, December 21.
The second weekend in December is a magical holiday tour de force at our elegant Queen Anne Victorian with an old-fashioned afternoon tea for families.
Join us for our annual Winterfest!
Arts and Crafts vendors | Good food and music | Picture booth with Santa
Bring Boots & Mittens to Play in the Snow • Visit with the Snow Queen • Pony Rides • Make Holiday Crafts • Arts & Crafts Vendors • Hot Cider and Cookies
This year the parade will again be led by Santa, aboard the San Rafael Police Boat the “Mission City.” He will be followed by boats filled with Holiday revelers. Parade watchers along both shores will exchange season’s greetings with boats, many of which will carry singers and be playing music.
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