# 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.

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

- **Elk Grove Holiday Parade of Lights** at Elk Grove Blvd., from the CCSD facility to Gage and 2nd Street, Old Town Elk Grove. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 6pm; road closures about 5:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://elkgrovelionsfoundation.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holiday_Parade_of_Lights_Redesign2.pdf (checked 2026-10-29)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Old Sacramento Holiday Tree Lighting** at K Street, Old Sacramento, Old Sacramento. When: Wed, Nov 25, 2026. Time: Festivities from 5:30pm; first Theatre of Lights show 6:15pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/theatre-of-lights/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Folsom Community Christmas Tree Lighting** at Folsom Ice Rink Plaza and Historic Sutter Street, Folsom. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6–9pm; Santa rides down Sutter Street before the lighting. Price: Free. Official page: https://historicfolsom.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Copy-of-FHDA.Holidays.2026-2.pdf-3-1.pdf (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Sacramento in 2026?
Elk Grove Holiday Parade of Lights: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 6pm; road closures about 5:30–7:30pm (Old Town Elk Grove).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Sacramento?
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.

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

### 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/).