# Los Gatos Annual Children's Holiday Parade > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM - Where: Downtown Los Gatos, 110 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free spectator parade) - Price: Free community viewing along the parade route; arrive early for prime sidewalk seating - Organizer: Los Gatos Lions Club & Town of Los Gatos - Official page: https://www.lglions.org/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 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/san-jose/activities/los-gatos-annual-children-s-holiday-parade--listing-5f1066ab579e40754a1ecfb7 ## About For over 65 years, the Los Gatos Annual Children's Holiday Parade has held the distinction of being the premier children's parade in Northern California. Drawing tens of thousands of spectators to downtown Los Gatos, this heartwarming procession features more than 200 colorful entries, including marching bands from regional high schools, elaborately decorated community floats, local youth athletic leagues, equestrian units, scout troops, and costumed storybook characters. The parade culminates with the grand arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus waving from atop their vintage sleigh, inaugurating a full weekend of festive family strolling, boutique shopping, and dining along historic North Santa Cruz Avenue. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide downtown sidewalks and curb ramps provide straightforward stroller navigation along the entire parade corridor. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Los Gatos Library and Civic Center grounds nearby offer quiet grassy retreats, family restrooms, and nursing benches. • Age Suitability: Perfect morning outing for infants, toddlers, young students, parents, and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Marching drumlines produce lively sounds along the route; bringing noise-muffling earmuffs for sensitive toddlers ensures a comfortable parade experience. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Downtown Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/downtown-gilroy-holiday-festival-and-parade--listing-279a8fc33435e07cf6089f74) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Downtown Gilroy · Free · checked Oct 27. 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