Glowing parade floats and festive marching units parading down Old Town TemeculaFree
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Temecula Chilled & Santa's Electric Light Parade

Fri, Dec 47:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Friday, Dec 4, 2026 starting promptly at 7:00 PM. Parade steps off from Jefferson Ave & Del Rio Rd and travels south through Old Town Front St to Santiago Rd.

Old Town TemeculaOld Town Front St & Del Rio Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 · 36.1 mi approx. from RiversideDirections

All ages (stroller-friendly sidewalks; early arrival recommended with folding lawn chairs and blankets)

FreeFree public parade; free parking available in the Old Town Parking Garage (Mercedes St).

About this adventure

Old Town Temecula sparkles with radiant energy during the annual Santa's Electric Light Parade, an iconic centerpiece of the month-long Temecula Chilled holiday celebration. Tens of thousands of spectators line historic wooden boardwalks and sidewalks as dozens of elaborately illuminated floats, school marching bands, twirling dancers, equestrian drill units, and antique vehicles glide through the downtown corridor. The festive parade culminates with Santa Claus waving from his sparkling rooftop sleigh to greet excited kids. Families are encouraged to bring folding camp chairs, cozy fleece blankets, and thermoses of hot cocoa to claim sidewalk viewing spots early. Ample free parking is provided in the nearby Old Town parking structure on Mercedes Street.

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