Arts & Entertainment

The San Rafael 32nd Annual Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland

Friday, November 25th, 2011
Snow Sledding & Marketplace Noon to 8:30 PM
Parade at 5:30 PM

Saturday, November 26th, 2011
Snow & Kids' activities 9:00 AM - Noon

Fourth Street ~ A Street to Lootens 
San Rafael, CA

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Downtown San Rafael will once again host its annual holiday Parade & Winter Wonderland. In its 32nd year, the event features a Holiday Marketplace with arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, free snow sledding, and one of the largest Holiday Parades in the Bay Area.

In 2010 the event was attended by people from all over Marin County. It enjoys a very “local” feel and is known as a great destination for people of all ages. The event starts at noon with free snow sledding and kids’ activities, then is followed by the Holiday Marketplace at 2 pm and the Parade at 5:30 pm.

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Following the Parade, Santa, Ms. Claus and other costumed characters arrive with the Mayor of San Rafael to the center of town in the City Plaza to light the official Holiday Tree. Following the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa and friends are available for a meet and greet with the kids.

The entire event is free to the public and occurs the day after Thanksgiving, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Don’t miss this great opportunity to take advantage of the Holiday shopping season. 

To request accommodations for persons with disabilities or if you have communication needs such as large print, braille or sign language interpreters, please call 1-800-310-6563 or fax us at 415-456-6436 at least three weeks prior to the event.


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