A Santa Cruz Holiday Tradition

The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration and the annual tradition of highlighting Santa Cruz County schools, youth based organizations and local nonprofits. Each year, the Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade draws 1,200 participants and over 3,000 spectators. Rain or Shine!

Click here to visit the parade event page for up to date information.

THANK YOU 2025 HOLIDAY PARADE SPONSORS:

Platinum Sponsors
Kaiser Permanente
OneSource Compounding Pharmacy

Silver Sponsor
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Sandbar Solar

The 2024 Holiday Parade was a great success!

SCROLL DOWN to view the 2024 parade photos from our Official Parade Photographer, Crystal Birns.