Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River! Meet at the Petaluma Turning Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club.

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 parol lantern is the quintessential Filipino symbol of hope, blessings, luck, and peace, during the holiday season, and can be found lighting up windows in Filipino homes throughout the world.

Clayton Valley Farms and Stardust Sanctuary are proudly coming together to bring our city a fabulous Winter Market—a joyful blend of holiday shopping, community activities, festive experiences, and opportunities to support rescued animals and youth programs. We’re excited to share the magic of the season with you.”

Get ready to jingle all the way as we unleash our ULTIMATE holiday fun: Hometown Holidays!

Everyone loves a parade during the holidays! The parade starts at 10am at First and D Street and ends at H Street & features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus. The Holiday Market features a fantastic array of handcrafted arts & crafts, gourmet items & food.

Join us for the 1st annual Martinez Lighted Boat Parade, Santa, Music and refreshments! View from the newly renovated Martinez Fishing Pier!

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.

Photos with Santa, live music and caroling, craft beverages, family zone, holiday shopping, artisan vendors, and more!

Enjoy a traditional St. Nicholas Festival at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Bring your family for a pasta dinner followed by Christmas tree trimming, crafts, cookie decorating and face painting.

In addition to our Annual Tree Lighting ceremony on the Depot Plaza on Dec. 7th, featuring incoming Mayor Max Perrey, we’ll have live music, dancers, oodles of takeout options from the array of amazing restaurants downtown, lots of children’s activities, a visit from Santa Claus and much more, an amazing new Winterfest Tree, the gorgeous Electric Train we had again last year, Santa, live performances & music, children’s activities at Lytton Square & The Downtown Depot Plaza. MV’s landmark holiday celebration and tree lighting ceremony!!

Join us for the 30th annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade on December 6th at 7pm, a dazzling holiday tradition that lights up the streets of Calistoga!

Join us Downtown for our holiday tradition, the "Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade"! 

The Oakland / Alameda Lighted Yacht Parade, brings communities together to celebrate the season and the communities waterfront history.

Join the whole Napa community for the annual parade, where floats are decorated over the top with lights and much, much more.

Join us for the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday, December 6th, 2025!!!

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 us for the annual Holiday Frolic event!

Mare Island's annual tree lighting celebration. Enjoy a performance by Voena Choir, hot chocolate, cookies, in support of Vallejo Together.

Join us for a festive parade through the City of Emeryville to kick off the holiday season!

The Path of Lights, a holiday art walk. Gallery Route One will have live music, holiday treats, and a toy donation collection bin. Shop small and support local businesses!

Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade

As the sun sets on the Sip-n-Shop, gather for an enchanting Lighted Tractor Parade. This beloved tradition in Sonoma Valley will fill your heart with warmth and holiday spirit.

Parade begins at: 6:15pm at the north end of town.​

The Brentwood, CA Holiday Parade takes place annually on the last Saturday in November. In 2025, it is scheduled for Saturday, November 29th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and features illuminated floats, community groups, and a variety of holiday-themed attractions. 

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.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town on November 30, the Saturday after Thanksgiving!

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 11/8 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.

Event is 3pm-9pm, Join us early to get a great spot and enjoy the bands, food, and kids activities!