# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Hanford Christmas Parade** at Downtown Hanford, Hanford. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free. Black Friday night, theme "Holiday Movie Magic", with food trucks along the route. Route map posts closer to the date. Official page: https://www.cityofhanfordca.com/1609/Hanford-Christmas-Parade (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade** at Fulton Street from Inyo to Calaveras, Downtown Fresno. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 5:30pm. Price: Free. The 97th year, with floats, marching bands and dance groups, and Santa to close it out. Official page: https://www.downtownfresno.org/things-to-do/christmas-parade (checked 2026-10-29)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Clovis Christmas Tree Lighting** at Clovis Civic Center (City Hall), 1033 Fifth St., Clovis. When: Mon, Dec 7, 2026. Time: 6:30pm. Price: Free. 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. Official page: https://www.clovisca.gov/tourism/events/holidays_in_clovis/city_hall_tree_lighting/index.php (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Fresno in 2026?
Hanford Christmas Parade: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 6pm (Hanford). Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 5:30pm (Downtown Fresno).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Fresno?
Clovis Christmas Tree Lighting at Clovis Civic Center (City Hall), 1033 Fifth St.: Mon, Dec 7, 2026, 6:30pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Fresno free?
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.

### 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 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).