Redwood City Hometown Holidays Christmas Parade

December 13, 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Courthouse Square
2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
FREE admission, rain or shine! hometownholidays.org

Tree Lighting  5:45 p.m.

Each year on the first Saturday of December, Redwood City's Downtown Business group throws a party in celebration of the Holiday Season! Get in the holiday spirit and join the festivities with a parade, live entertainment, carnival rides, SNOW, Santa Claus photos, and more! Hometown Holidays, a free, family-friendly event, takes place December 4th starting at 10am on Courthouse Square.

The celebration features:

• Traditional Holiday Parade
• Two incredible, kid-pleasing snow play areas, one for Big Kids and one for Little Kids
• Live entertainment, including High School bands, dancing groups and singing groups
• Santa Claus Photos outdoors under the Fox Theatre covered marquee
• Fun N Games Amusement Activities including Carnival Rides, Merry-Go-Round, Train and Snack Station $rides & food
• Bungee Ride Experience
• Food and Craft Vendors
• Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on the corner of Hamilton and Broadway

 Carnival Rides: 10am - 6pm
Santa Photos:10am - 3pm One per family only
Live Holiday Entertainment: 10am - 4pm
Parade: 4:30pm
Tree Lighting: 5:45pm
 

Other fantastic events in Redwood City include Halloween celebrations, Oktoberfest and the annual Blues Festival.

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