Solano Stroll

Solano Avenue along Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley, Albany, CA, United States

The Solano Avenue Association invites you to come and see what makes Solano Avenue such a wonderful place. We feature over five hundred vendors including entertainers, food booths, government and non-profit agencies, hand-crafters and more!

Willow Glen Founders’ Day Parade

Willow Glen along Lincoln Avenue from Broadway to Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

The Parade will consist of over 70 entries celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Willow Glen - from local schools, organizations, businesses, cultural groups, bands and much more!

The Emperor’s Garden Party

Jefferson Square Park Eddy Street at Gough Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Please join The Emperor’s Bridge Campaign in celebrating. Bring your own picnicking and relaxation accoutrements - savories, sweets, liquid refreshments, blankets, lawn chairs. A Special Welcome To Kids - We've got some fun activities planned!

Oakland Black Cowboy Parade and Festival

DeFremery Park 1651 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA, United States

The Black Cowboy Parade is held in memory of the black cowboys that helped to settle the American West has been an exciting historic part of Oakland. Come and join us in a day of fun and Taste of the Old West as we ride through West Oakland.

Dia de los Muertos San Francisco

Parade starts at 22nd Street and Bryant Street 22nd Street and Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

In San Francisco, Day of the Dead has been celebrated in the Mission district since the early 70s with art, music, performances and a walking procession, which help us contemplate our existence and mortality - a moment to remember deceased friends and family, and our connections beyond our immediate concerns.

Winterblast

SOFA Arts District South A Street and Sebastopol Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Winterblast is a delightful parade of decorated sofas, artistic bicycles, costumed performers and a marching band. Live music on three stages, plus street performers.

Lighted Yacht Parade: Light Up the Night

Wind River Business Park 500 Wind River Way, Alameda, CA, United States

Each year on the first Saturday in December, the Lighted Yacht Parade celebrates the holiday season. Bay Area boat owners share in the holiday spirit by decorating their boats and participating in the parade.

Free

Benicia Christmas Parade and Holiday Market

Benicia Main Street along Main Street, Benicia, CA, United States

The parade starts at 10:00AM at First and D Street and ends at H Street. The parade features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus. The Holiday Market features handcrafted arts and crafts, gourmet items and delicious foods.

Free

Lighted Boat Parade with the Petaluma Yacht Club

Turning Basin 10 C Street, Petaluma

In a dramatic evening spectacle, a flotilla of decorated, lighted vessels glide into historic downtown at the Turning Basin at about 6:30PM. The lighted boats remain docked in downtown throughout the night behind the Great Petaluma Mill.

Free