Santa’s coming to town—and he’s bringing the party with him! Don’t miss this year’s Holiday Parades, packed with dazzling floats, toe-tapping bands, twinkling lights, and the jolly man himself. Plus, there’s more magic all season long with festive events happening throughout the community!

Event dates, locations, times, and details are subject to change. Check back periodically for updates and additions!

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DECEMBER 4

Bakersfield’s 43rd Annual Christmas Parade

This year’s theme is “A Family Christmas.” The beloved holiday tradition will light up the streets with festive floats, marching bands, classic cars, and cheerful performances from local youth groups.

6 PM – 8 PM

Downtown Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

661-501-3297

https://www.bcparade.com/

DECEMBER 5

Buttonwillow’s Annual Christmas Parade 2025

Get ready to light up your sleigh! Gather your friends and neighbors to celebrate the season in style. After the parade, join Buttonwillow Rec for their festive Tree Lighting celebration!

5:30 PM

Route: TBA

Buttonwillow, CA

661-764-5406

https://www.instagram.com/buttonwillowchamber/

Delano’s Annual Christmas Parade & Fair 2025

The theme for this year’s parade is “Songs of Christmas: Bringing Christmas Melodies to Life,” celebrating the joy and imagination of the season!

4 PM – 9 PM

Main Street

Delano, CA

661-725-2518

https://delanochamberofcommerce.org/

Shafter’s Christmas Parade and Festival 2025

An evening of food, music, games, Christmas tree raffle, and more! Parade begins at 6:30 PM and pictures with Santa start at 7:30 PM!

4:30 PM

Mannel Park

600 Calloway Street

Shafter, CA

661-348-6763

https://www.instagram.com/cityofshafter/

DECEMBER 6

Mountain Communities Holiday Faire & Fantasy of Lights Parade 2025

Visit with Santa, food & craft vendors, kid’s workshops, raffles, Girl Scout tree lighting, parade at sundown!

12 PM – 6 PM

Downtown Fraizer Park along Mt. Pinos Way

Fraizer Park, CA

661-623-2340

https://www.mountainmemories.org/holiday-faire

Tehachapi Hometown Christmas & Parade 2025

Hometown Christmas returns, bringing festive fun with free kids’ crafts, holiday vendors, and live entertainment. The family-friendly event wraps up in time for the 5:30 p.m. Christmas Parade on F Street, followed by the tree lighting at the Tehachapi Depot Museum.

Hometown Christmas Begins: 11 AM

Parade Begins: 5:30 PM

Downtown Tehachapi

212 S. Green Street

Tehachapi, CA

661-822-2200

https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/563/Tehachapi-Hometown-Christmas

Wasco’s Christmas Festival & Parade

Wasco Rose Festival Foundation invites you to celebrate their Rustic Roots & Christmas Boots event at the Wasco Christmas Festival. Kid’s corner, tree lighting after parade, vendors, and more! Parade starts at 6 PM.

3 PM – 9 PM

Wasco High Auditorium

1900 7th Steet

Wasco, CA

661-240-3964

https://www.wascorosefestival.com/

DECEMBER 7

McFarland’s Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony

A magical holiday celebration for the whole family. Tree lighting will take place at City Hall. Parade route TBA.

5 PM

McFarland City Hall

401 W Kern Ave.

McFarland, CA

661-792-3091

https://www.instagram.com/cityofmcfarland/

DECEMBER 8

Taft’s 80th Annual Christmas Parade 2025

This year’s theme is Oil Town Christmas (Fueled by Holiday Cheer!) Experience the magic as Taft’s streets come alive with dazzling floats, marching bands, cheerleaders, classic cars, festive animals, and more.

6 PM – 8 PM

Center Street

Downtown Taft, CA

(661) 765-2165

https://taftchamber.com/

DECEMBER 13

NOR’s 52nd Annual Christmas Parade 2025

This year’s theme is A Neighborhood Christmas! Join in the festive spirit with dazzling entries, music-filled streets, and a joyful atmosphere for the whole family.

10 AM

Begins on North Chester

Bakersfield, CA

661-392-2000

https://www.norfun.org/christmas-parade