# Sacramento Santa Parade > Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM - Where: Capitol Mall & Downtown Sacramento, 9th St & N St, Sacramento, CA 95814 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free public parade viewing along downtown sidewalks - Organizer: Sacramento Santa Parade Committee & Downtown Sacramento Partnership - Official page: https://santasparade.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), 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/sacramento/activities/sacramento-santa-parade--listing-d78399596934d3c2c1e4b7ac ## About Now celebrating over 40 years of continuous downtown holiday tradition, the Sacramento Santa Parade brings festive joy to thousands of spectators along Capitol Mall and surrounding downtown avenues. The lively parade features marching bands from high schools and universities across Northern California, colorful equestrian units, elaborately decorated floats built by community nonprofits, youth cheer and gymnastics teams, giant novelty holiday balloons, and the grand finale appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus waving from their golden sleigh. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide city sidewalks along Capitol Mall and 9th/10th streets provide easy curbside stroller parking and viewing. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Public restrooms and family changing facilities are available in surrounding state and city buildings and nearby Capitol Park. • Age Suitability: All ages from babies to grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Marching brass bands and vintage emergency vehicle sirens can be loud; noise-canceling earmuffs are recommended for infants and toddlers near the front curbs. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [WarmLine Pictures with Santa Claus](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/warmline-pictures-with-santa-claus--listing-204b3f31aa3404f293600e48) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · WarmLine Office · Free · checked Nov 9. WarmLine Family Resource Center's annual Santa event offers cozy, quiet one-on-one time with Santa, with staff taking photos on your own phone or camera. 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