City of Upland HOMETOWN HOLIDAY Parade & Faire

Name: City of Upland HOMETOWN HOLIDAY Parade & Faire
Start: 2025-12-06T13:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-06T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Historic Downtown Upland

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Historic Downtown Upland | Upland, CA

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HOMETOWN HOLIDAY Parade & Tree Lighting
The City of Upland’s Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m. in Historic Downtown Upland. The annual tradition continues with added features to enjoy with family and friends this holiday season. This will be an event for everyone to enjoy!
Downtown Upland is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring:
•Traditional Hometown Parade: Highlighting the festive Downtown and the beauty of our community.
•Holiday Festivities: Pet live Reindeer, and enjoy a Holiday Train Ride, Pony Rides, games, crafts, treats, face painting, and more. Some activities offered for a nominal fee.
•Photos with Santa: Bring your camera and your smile.
•Expanded Food Vendors: Dine at one of the many local restaurants or enjoy a treat at the many food vendors featuring a variety of international delights.
•Holiday Craft Boutique: Start or finish your holiday shopping at the quaint stores and shops or find a unique gift from a Holiday Boutique crafter.
•Kids Stage: Enjoy the winter night with a concert featuring local performance groups and your favorite holiday tunes.
Event Schedule
• 1:30 p.m. Parade Starts
• 3:00 p.m. Event Starts
• 3:30 p.m. Photos with Santa Begin
• 5:15 p.m. Tree Lighting
• 6:00 p.m. Event Ends
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Would you like to be one of Sant’s Little Helpers?
Volunteers are needed to bring the holiday magic at one of the many features during the event.
•Volunteers confirmed by November 15.
•Volunteers may receive school credit, promote their service group, meet great new friends.
•You may also attend an Elf Squad meeting at the Gibson Senior Center, located at 250 N. 3rd Avenue in Upland.
•For more information, please call (909) 981-4501 or email [email protected].

For additional information regarding event sponsors and parade & vendor participation, please view www.uplandca.gov/winter-festivities. For questions, please contact Upland Recreation & Community Services, (909) 931-4280.