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Christmas parades and tree lightings in Fresno, 2026.

We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Fresno with 2026 dates: two parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

The quick answersChecked
When’s the Christmas parade?Hanford Christmas Parade: Nov 27 · 6pm. Plus 1 more.2 paradesWhen’s the tree lighting?Clovis Christmas Tree Lighting: Dec 7 · 6:30pm.1 lightingIs it free?Every one listed here is free to watch.3 freeDaytime or after dark?0 daytime, 3 in the evening. Each card is marked.3 evening

Last checked · 3 events · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

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Every parade and tree lighting, soonest first

Filter to what fits your evening, then tap one for its time, price and kid notes.

27NovFriHanford Christmas ParadeParade · 6pm7DecMonClovis Christmas Tree LightingTree lighting · 6:30pm12DecSatDowntown Fresno Christmas ParadeParade · 5:30pm

Christmas parades

Christmas parades in and around Fresno

Start time, price and what to know with little kids, from each organizer’s own page.

Tree lightings

Tree lightings and lighting nights near Fresno

Most lightings are short and happen at dusk, often with Santa, music or cocoa.

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Clovis Christmas Tree Lighting

Clovis Civic Center (City Hall), 1033 Fifth St. · Clovis

Tree lightingFreeEvening
Time
6:30pm
Price
Free

Good to know: Santa rolls in on Dolley the Trolley to help the mayor light the tree, with school choirs singing first. Afterward there are photos with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies.

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More to come.Tree lightings are often announced late. We recheck every week through early December.Email me when one’s added

Before you go

Three things that make parade night easier

SpotGet there earlyA curb spot near the start means little ones see everything and you can leave before the end.
WarmDress for standing stillWatching is colder than walking. Bring a blanket for the stroller and an extra layer.
TimingCheck the start timeLighted parades start after dark. Daytime parades are easier for nap schedules.

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Good questions

Christmas parades in Fresno: the FAQ

Hanford Christmas Parade: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 6pm (Hanford). Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 5:30pm (Downtown Fresno).

Clovis Christmas Tree Lighting at Clovis Civic Center (City Hall), 1033 Fifth St.: Mon, Dec 7, 2026, 6:30pm.

All of the ones we list are free to watch: Hanford Christmas Parade, Clovis Christmas Tree Lighting and Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

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.

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 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. How we choose and check.

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