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Christmas parades and tree lightings in Los Angeles, 2026.

We found six Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Los Angeles with 2026 dates: two parades and four tree lightings and lighting nights, four 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?Hollywood Christmas Parade: Nov 29 · Not listed yet. Plus 1 more.2 paradesWhen’s the tree lighting?Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony: Nov 19 · 6–8pm. Plus 3 more.4 lightingsIs it free?4 of 6 are free to watch; the rest list a price.4 freeDaytime or after dark?1 daytime, 5 in the evening. Each card is marked.5 evening

Last checked · 6 events · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every parade and tree lighting, soonest first

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

19NovThuUnion Station Tree Lighting CeremonyTree lighting · 6–8pm19NovThuRegent Santa Monica Beach Holiday Tree LightingTree lighting · 4:30–7pm29NovSunHollywood Christmas ParadeParade · Not listed yet3DecThuFairmont Miramar Tree Lighting CeremonyTree lighting · 6–8pm5DecSatBurbank Mayor’s Tree LightingTree lighting · 6–6:30pm12DecSatMarina del Rey Holiday Boat ParadeParade · 4–8pm at the park

Christmas parades

Christmas parades in and around LA

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

Tree lightings

Tree lightings and lighting nights near LA

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

Dec3Thu

Fairmont Miramar Tree Lighting Ceremony

Miramar Gardens, Fairmont Miramar, 101 Wilshire Blvd. · Santa Monica

Tree lightingEvening
Time
6–8pm
Price
See event page

Good to know: The Santa Monica High School Choir sings carols for the hotel's tree lighting in its gardens. There's hot chocolate and photos with Santa. The hotel's page has a Book Now button, so check it before you go.

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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.

Every year

Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

Each of these comes back every year. Its page keeps the last confirmed dates, and the new ones go up there once they’re posted. Every year in LA

Hollywood Christmas ParadeNext: Nov 29, 2026

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Good questions

Christmas parades in Los Angeles: the FAQ

Hollywood Christmas Parade: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, Not listed yet (Hollywood). Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 4–8pm at the park; boats from 6pm (Marina del Rey).

Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony at Union Station Ticket Concourse, 800 N. Alameda St.: Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6–8pm. Regent Santa Monica Beach Holiday Tree Lighting at Regent Santa Monica Beach, 1700 Ocean Ave.: Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 4:30–7pm. Fairmont Miramar Tree Lighting Ceremony at Miramar Gardens, Fairmont Miramar, 101 Wilshire Blvd.: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 6–8pm. Burbank Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Burbank City Hall steps, 275 E. Olive Ave.: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 6–6:30pm; Santa stops by.

Four of the six we list are free to watch: Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony, Regent Santa Monica Beach Holiday Tree Lighting, Burbank Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Hollywood Christmas Parade. 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. How we choose and check.

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