Santa Paula Christmas Parade
In real life Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
The city's holiday parade, with Santa's arrival, music and displays.
Santa Paula's Christmas Parade marks the start of the holiday season downtown. The 2026 parade is on Saturday, November 28, at 10 AM.
It is co-sponsored by the City of Santa Paula and the Santa Paula Optimist Club, and it ends with Santa's arrival. It is a small-town parade suited to families.
🎟 Cost: Free to watch
🕒 When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
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What to expect
- A morning holiday parade through downtown Santa Paula
- Santa's arrival
- Festive displays
Tips for going
- Arrive a little before 10 AM to claim a curbside spot.
- The route wasn't published when we checked. Check the city's special events page.
- Santa also tours city streets December 15–18 from 5:30 PM, with locations announced on the city's social media.
Questions people ask
What time does it start?
10:00 AM on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
What's the route?
The city hadn't published the route when we checked. Watch santapaula.gov for updates.
Who organizes it?
The City of Santa Paula and the Santa Paula Optimist Club.
About Santa Paula
Santa Paula is a citrus town in the Santa Clara River valley. It calls itself the Citrus Capital of the World. Its brick Main Street and old railroad depot date from the oil and orange boom, and the California Oil Museum is downtown.
Getting there: Santa Paula is on Highway 126 between Ventura and Fillmore. Main Street and the depot are just north of the highway, near 10th Street.
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In real lifeDetails checked against santapaula.gov. Organizers change plans, so confirm there before you go.
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