Gingerbread Dreamland - 2025 theme
Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Held the first Friday in December
cityofturlock.org or turlockdowntown.com
The evening parade takes on the look and feel of Christmas with lights adorning floats and parade entries. Bring a jacket as it could get chilly. But your heart will be warmed by Turlock's hospitality and this most wonderful time of the year.
Sponsored by: Turlock Firefighters Local 2434 and Turlock Convention & Visitors Bureau Join the fun for a nighttime lighted parade. The parade will travel Historic Main Street beginning at Canal. Calling all fun and creative businesses, groups & families to pick up your entry form for the annual Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade, California Christmas. There are a limited number of entries allowed.
November 28, 2025, 5-8 p.m.
Held on Black Friday evening
turlockdowntown.com
Evening event begins at 5 p.m. with a vendor fair that includes downtown shops and eateries staying open late. There will be live entertainment on a stage in the Central Station parking lot at 10 E. Main St. The lighting of the official city Christmas tree in Central Park will be at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m. last year's event included a holiday drone show (though it is not confirmed this year.)
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.