Calexico Christmas Parade

December 13, 2025, 10 a.m.

Christmas Joy Around the World is the 2025 theme

Parade route: Proceed down 2nd Street from Mary Ave.; Right on Paulin Ave.; Right on 4th Street; Left on Heber Ave. ending  in front of the City Hall (608 Heber Avenue)

Free to see: calexicorecreation.org/ parade2025

The 60th Annual Christmas Parade brings families, friends and community together to share the joy of Christmas with holiday themed floats, marching bands, dancers, equestrians, drill teams and performers. Approx. 100 parade entries from around the Valley and Mexico are expected to take to the streets of Calexico this holiday. Bands, drill teams, floats, and over a dozen Mexicali schools will participate in this popular annual event that attracts thousands of people each year.

At the end of the parade, don’t miss the Christmas Festival & Awards Ceremony presented at Rockwood Plaza Park following parade. 

Categories
Floats
Marching Bands
Bandas de Guerra
Drumline
Drill Teams

Calexico Tree Lighting

Tree Lighting November 20, 2025, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

City Hall
608 Heber Ave.
Calexico, CA
Free, public invited, calexicorecreation.org/ christmas-tree- lighting-event-2025

Special band performances  and Calexico Recreation Ballet / Folkoric Groups. Vendors offer foods for sale, crafts and gift ideas for Christmas. Santa's on hand to help light the tree and meet excited kids awaiting the big Christmas day.

calexicorecreation.org

Other fun events held in Calexico each year include a Halloween celebration.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.