# Temecula Chilled & Santa's Electric Light Parade > Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Old Town Temecula, Old Town Front St & Del Rio Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 - Ages: All ages (stroller-friendly sidewalks; early arrival recommended with folding lawn chairs and blankets) - Price: Free public parade; free parking available in the Old Town Parking Garage (Mercedes St). - Organizer: City of Temecula Community Services Department - Official page: https://temeculaca.gov/1089/Santas-Electric-Light-Parade - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 8, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-07), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/temecula-chilled-and-santa-s-electric-light-parade--listing-f606a101b202c303d404e505 ## About 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. 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