There’s always something magical about holiday parades and light displays. This has become a tradition for many families and is also a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
This December, the North State holiday season is in full festive gear. With everything from parades and tree-lighting ceremonies to festivals and self-guided light tours, there is something for everyone!
Butte County
Biggs Christmas Tree Lighting & Street Fair
Sunday, December 4, 4-8 pm. Historical Downtown Biggs. B Street between 6th & 7th Streets.
The entire block will be blocked off and filled with local street vendors. The street fair begins at 4pm, with an Ugly Sweater Contest at 6pm before the tree lighting at 7pm. Visit facebook.com/projectbiggsgroup for more information.
Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 2, 4-9 pm. 1440 Myers St.
The fun starts downtown with the community Christmas tree lighting in Union Square. There will also be pictures with Santa, cookies, carolers, and carriage rides for $5 per person, ages three and older. Visit downtownoroville.com for more information.
Oroville Holiday Parade of Lights
Saturday, December 10, 6-9 pm. Historic Downtown Oroville.
The parade begins at Huntoon and Montgomery St. and travels to Lincoln, Bird, Downer, and back to Montgomery, ending at the Municipal Auditorium parking lot. Come early to enjoy dinner and shopping before the parade begins. Visit visitoroville.com/parade-of-lights.html for more information.
Paradise Tree Lighting and Truck Parade of Lights
Saturday, December 3, 5:30-7:30pm.
Tree Lighting 6pm. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway.
The parade starts at 6:30, proceeding from Pearson Road up the Skyway, turning around at Holiday Shopping Center. Organizers ask that everyone enjoy the parade from the parade route and not park in the ACE Hardware lot. For parade route information, visit paradisechamber.com.
Glenn County
Willows Winter Fun Day
Saturday, December 3, events start at 9 am.
The day starts with the Willows Chamber Craft Faire at 9am at 255 N. Tehama St. The parade begins at 6pm, proceeding through downtown Willows to Downtown Plaza and ending with a tree lighting at the Downtown Plaza. This is followed with a community Christmas concert at the Ark Christian Center, 222 N. Butte St. Visit willowschamber.com for more information.
Nevada County
Grass Valley Donation Day Parade
Saturday, December 17, 10-11am. Downtown Grass Valley.
This community holiday event is sponsored by the Grass Valley Ladies Relief Society and invites local school children to march through the streets of Grass Valley to collect food donations. Visit gvlrs.org for more information.
Nevada City Victorian Christmas
Sundays, Dec 4, 11, & 18, 1:30-6pm; Wednesdays, Dec 7 & 14, 5-9pm.
Main Street, Downtown Nevada City.
This annual family tradition includes holiday activities for all ages, including live entertainment, beautiful light displays, yuletide treats and drinks, and Father Christmas. For more information, visit nevadacitychamber.com.
Shasta County
Redding Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 3, 6pm. Downtown Redding.
This year’s parade theme is “All Aboard the Ornament Express!” Streets around the parade loop start closing down at 3 pm. Parking is available in the new downtown parking garage until 5 pm. If you park in the garage or within the parade loop, exit access will not be available until the parade ends around 8:30 p.m. Visit reddingchristmasparade.com for more information.
City of Shasta Lake Christmas Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 7. 4499 Main St.
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with some holiday music and refreshments at the Christmas tree lighting at Shasta Lake Community Center. For updated information, visit facebook.com/CityShastaLake.
Shasta Christmas Lights and Sights
County-wide, throughout the month of December.
A self-guided tour of festive Christmas houses all around Shasta County. Visit the Facebook group “Shasta Christmas” for updates and a live interactive Google Map that gives you directions from one location to another.
Siskiyou County
Yreka Night of Lights
Saturday, December 3, 5-8pm. Downtown Yreka.
The Night of Lights includes Santa Claus and the official lighting of the Yreka Christmas Tree. Visit facebook.com/northsiskiyouchamber for more information.
Weed Olde Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall
Saturday, December 3, 6 pm. Heritage Plaza. 260 Main St.
For more information, visit weedchamber.com.
Tehama County
Corning Hometown Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 3, 5:307pm. Solano Street; beginning at VFW on Yolo St., going Eastbound on Solano Street.
This year’s theme is the Polar Express, so wear your pajamas, bring some hot cocoa, watch the parade and then see the tree lighting at City Hall, where Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance. Spectators and parade participants can line up at 5pm. Vehicle entry for parking will end at 5:50pm. Visit corningcachamber.org for more information.
Trinity County
Hayfork Christmas Festival and Light Parade
Sunday, December 4, 3 pm. Hayfork Park.
Christmas tree lighting, music, caroling, holiday vendors, a visit from Santa, and refreshments in the park at 3pm, followed by the annual Light Parade at 5:45pm. Visit hayforkchamberofcommerce.com for more information.
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