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Christmas parades and tree lightings in Sacramento, 2026.

We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Sacramento with 2026 dates: one parade and two tree lightings and lighting nights, 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?Elk Grove Holiday Parade of Lights: Nov 28 · 6pm.1 paradeWhen’s the tree lighting?Old Sacramento Holiday Tree Lighting: Nov 25 · Festivities from 5:30pm. Plus 1 more.2 lightingsIs 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

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.

25NovWedOld Sacramento Holiday Tree LightingTree lighting · Festivities from 5:30pm28NovSatElk Grove Holiday Parade of LightsParade · 6pm4DecFriFolsom Community Christmas Tree LightingTree lighting · 6–9pm

Christmas parades

Christmas parades in and around Sacramento

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

Know one we missed?Send us the organizer’s page and we’ll check the date and add it.Suggest a parade

Tree lightings

Tree lightings and lighting nights near Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento: the FAQ

Elk Grove Holiday Parade of Lights: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 6pm; road closures about 5:30–7:30pm (Old Town Elk Grove).

Old Sacramento Holiday Tree Lighting at K Street, Old Sacramento: Wed, Nov 25, 2026, Festivities from 5:30pm; first Theatre of Lights show 6:15pm. Folsom Community Christmas Tree Lighting at Folsom Ice Rink Plaza and Historic Sutter Street: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6–9pm; Santa rides down Sutter Street before the lighting.

All of the ones we list are free to watch: Old Sacramento Holiday Tree Lighting, Elk Grove Holiday Parade of Lights and Folsom Community Christmas Tree Lighting. 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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