# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Bakersfield, 2026

> We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Bakersfield with 2026 dates: three parades, one free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page. Evening ones start after dark, so we mark them, and anything that sells out stays listed in grey.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Bakersfield Christmas Parade** at Downtown Bakersfield, Downtown. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free to watch. The 44th parade has the theme “A Magical Christmas.” KGET-TV 17 carries it live if you’d rather watch from home. Official page: https://www.bcparade.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Delano Annual Christmas Parade & Fair** at Main St., Delano, Delano, CA · about 32 miles from Bakersfield. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 4pm to 10pm. Price: No ticket listed. An evening parade and street fair on Main Street, with Santa as grand marshal. Official page: https://business.delanochamberofcommerce.org/events/details/annual-christmas-parade-fair-1134 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Tehachapi Christmas Parade** at Downtown Tehachapi along F St., Robinson St. and Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, CA · about 40 miles from Bakersfield. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Price: No ticket listed. An hour-long early-evening parade through downtown Tehachapi. Official page: https://visittehachapi.com/events/22 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Bakersfield in 2026?
Bakersfield Christmas Parade: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 6pm (Downtown). Delano Annual Christmas Parade & Fair: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 4pm to 10pm (Delano, CA · about 32 miles from Bakersfield). Tehachapi Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 5:30pm to 6:30pm (Tehachapi, CA · about 40 miles from Bakersfield).

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Bakersfield free?
One of the three we list are free to watch: Bakersfield Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).