FreeNorco Horsetown USA Christmas Festival & Parade of Lights
Sat, Dec 1210:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday, Dec 12, 2026. Winter Festival opens 10:00 AM with snow play hill, pony rides, petting zoo, and craft market. Illuminated equestrian and tractor Parade of Lights begins at 5:00 PM.
George Ingalls Event Center3737 Crestview Dr, Norco, CA 92860 · 11.1 mi approx. from RiversideDirections
All ages (unique equestrian holiday tradition; rugged strollers recommended for dirt arena grounds)
FreeFree admission and free parking; nominal fees for pony rides and snow play sledding.
About this adventure
Celebrate the holidays country-style in Norco, affectionately known as Horsetown USA! The George Ingalls Event Center hosts an all-day Christmas Festival featuring a real snow play hill where kids can sled, an equestrian petting zoo, pony rides, horse-drawn carriage tours, and dozens of local Western and holiday craft vendors. At 5:00 PM, the one-of-a-kind illuminated Parade of Lights commences, featuring horseback riders adorned with glowing LED fairy lights, lighted antique tractors, Western stagecoaches, and horse-drawn wagons carrying community groups and carolers. Santa Claus himself arrives in equestrian style atop an illuminated carriage. Sturdy strollers or wagons are recommended for the outdoor arena grounds.
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