# Christmas in the Park Opening Night Ceremony

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Fernando and San Carlos St., San José, CA 95113
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Christmas in the Park (non-profit)
- Official page: https://christmasinthepark.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The 2026 Christmas in the Park season officially opens with an hour-long Opening Night Ceremony at Plaza de Cesar Chavez on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It also kicks off Santa Season: from opening night through Christmas Eve, Santa offers free photos every night. Families can then stroll the enchanted forest of community-decorated trees and the 40-plus animated displays, which stay open until 10 p.m. Free; arrive early for a spot near the stage, and plan downtown parking ahead.

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