# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Stockton–Modesto, 2026

> We found five Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Stockton–Modesto with 2026 dates: four parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, two free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Miracle Mile Holiday Parade** at Miracle Mile, Pacific Avenue, Stockton. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6pm to 8pm. Price: No ticket listed. A Friday-night parade through Stockton's Miracle Mile shopping district. Official page: https://stocktonmiraclemile.com/miracle-mile-holiday-parade/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade** at Downtown Turlock, Turlock, CA · about 14 miles from Modesto. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6:30pm. Price: No ticket listed. Turlock's yearly first-Friday-in-December parade, with floats from local businesses, groups and families. Official page: https://www.cityofturlock.org/recreation/communityevents/christmasparade.asp (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Modesto Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade** at Downtown Modesto, Modesto. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5:30pm. Price: Free. Modesto’s nighttime holiday parade downtown. Official page: https://www.modestogov.com/553/Holiday-Parade (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Manteca Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Park** at Yosemite Avenue; Christmas in the Park at 320 W. Center St., Manteca, CA · about 13 miles from Stockton. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Christmas in the Park noon to 9pm; parade at 5pm. Price: No ticket listed. A downtown day of food and craft vendors, then the parade along Yosemite Avenue at 5 p.m. Official page: https://manteca.org/2026-manteca-christmas-in-the-park-parade/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Stockton Tree Lighting** at Weber Point Events Center, Downtown Stockton. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 3–7pm; lighting at 5:30. Price: Free. The city tree lighting at Weber Point, 221 N. Center St. Official page: https://www.stocktonca.gov/community/events/tree_lighting_.php (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Stockton–Modesto in 2026?
Miracle Mile Holiday Parade: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6pm to 8pm (Stockton). Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6:30pm (Turlock, CA · about 14 miles from Modesto). Modesto Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 5:30pm (Modesto). Manteca Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Park: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Christmas in the Park noon to 9pm; parade at 5pm (Manteca, CA · about 13 miles from Stockton).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Stockton–Modesto?
Stockton Tree Lighting at Weber Point Events Center: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 3–7pm; lighting at 5:30.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Stockton–Modesto free?
Two of the five we list are free to watch: Stockton Tree Lighting and Modesto Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Stockton Tree Lighting. 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).