Holiday & Seasonal

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade

Name: Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Downtown Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Sat Dec 5, 2026, 10 AM

About This Event

The official kickoff to the holidays in downtown Santa Cruz: a parade featuring Santa Cruz County schools, youth groups and nonprofits, rain or shine.

About 1,200 participants and 3,000+ spectators each year.

Cost

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Setting

Outdoor

Family friendlyChristmas / Winter holidaysLive acts

Where it is

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Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, 95060

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Holiday & Seasonal

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Sat Dec 5, 2026, 10 AM

About This Event

The official kickoff to the holidays in downtown Santa Cruz: a parade featuring Santa Cruz County schools, youth groups and nonprofits, rain or shine.

About 1,200 participants and 3,000+ spectators each year.

Cost

Check organizer for price

Setting

Outdoor

Family friendlyChristmas / Winter holidaysLive acts

Where it is

Open in Google Maps ↗

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, 95060

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