Christmas parades · Downtown Riverside

Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony

Name: Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Orange St. and Mission Inn Ave.

The 34th year of lighting up the Mission Inn and downtown Riverside, with fireworks to finish. It's the most crowded night of the season, so the city's parking map is worth a look.

Free

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Sat, Nov 21

Sat, Nov 215pm, fireworks after; arrive by 4:30pm+ Calendar

Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.

Who gets in free

EveryoneFree

Where

Orange St. and Mission Inn Ave.Downtown RiversideOpen in Maps ↗

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Around the same time · Nov 20 – 22

Sat, Nov 21 · 5pm; arrive by 4:30Festival of Lights switch-on in downtown RiversideOrange Street and Mission Inn Avenue, RiversideFree
Sun, Nov 22Santa Photos at the Mission InnThe Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside
Sat, Nov 21 · EveningsFestival of Lights in downtown RiversideThe Mission Inn and Main StreetFree
Fri, Nov 20Santa at Galleria at TylerGalleria at Tyler
Fri, Nov 20Santa at Inland CenterInland Center

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Dec 3 · Not listedOntario Holiday Tree Lighting CeremonyCity of Ontario (location to be posted)Not listed
Dec 5 · 6pmRedlands Christmas ParadeState StreetFree

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