“Christmas in the Park” Tree Lighting Ceremony | San Jose

Submitted by the Event Organizer

San Jose’s 2022 “Christmas in the Park” (Nov. 25 – Jan 1)

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 40 years, the Park has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the holidays.

Each year, the two-acre park is transformed into a holiday fantasy with over 40 musical and animated exhibits, glittering lights and a 50-foot illuminated Christmas Tree. Guests enter a winter wonderland of lights, songs and local entertainment while strolling through an enchanted forest of trees decorated by San José schools, community groups, and businesses.

2022 Dates & Details

• Christmas in the Parks annual tree lighting ceremony for the 2022-2023 season is November 25 at 6:30!
• Christmas in the Park is open from Nov 25 – Jan 1 from 12 noon -10 pm
• Address: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Downtown San Jose, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113
• There is no public parking at the Park. Light rail is a great option, or use one of the nearby pay lots
• Admission is absolutely free

Friday, November 26, 2010
San Jose’s 2022 “Christmas in the Park” (Nov. 25 – Jan 1)

Celebrating 31 years of “Joy and Magic” with more than 60 animated displays, thousands of glittering lights and the gigantic Community Giving Tree. Visit with Santa and enjoy nightly entertainment. Tree lighting ceremony is Nov. 26 at 5:30pm.

Community Tree Decorating
November 23, 24 from 2pm to 5pm

Christmas in the Park Exhibit

November 26, 2010 – January 1, 2011
Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
9 a.m. to midnight. Daily

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.