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Annual Parade of Lights and Holiday Festival

  • Parade of Lights and Holiday Festival 4th Street ~ B Street to Lootens, and A Street, Fifth Avenue to Fourth Street San Rafael, CA, 94901 United States (map)

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.

The event will feature activities such as the Holiday Marketplace from Noon to 8 pm ,The Parade of Lights at 5:30 pm, The Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 pm in the City Plaza and of course the meet and greet with Santa, Mrs. Clause, and all of their friends, right after.

The event is attended by people from all over the Bay Area. It also enjoys a very local feel and is known as a great destination for people. The event takes place the day after Thanksgiving, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Don’t miss this great opportunity to take advantage of the Holiday shopping season.

Earlier Event: December 14
Dickens Family Victorian Holiday