21st Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll w/ Tap Dancing Xmas Trees (Oakland)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Montclair Village Association (MVA) will host the 21st Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll on Thursday, December 7, from 4-8pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones while lighting up the Village with festive cheer and shopping for unique holiday gifts that will spread joy!

“Our Holiday Stroll is designed to bring people together, to support the community-connected and small businesses, the community groups, artists and Oakland schools,” Executive Director Daniel Swafford said. “It reminds us how important the people in our lives are and what community means.”

Holiday Stroll highlights include: 

– Live performances by local youth and school groups including Colla Voce (Head Royce’ choral ensemble), Edna Brewer Jazz Band, GleeBA (Temple Beth Abraham’s children’s choir), Jazz Education Ensemble, Montera Middle School Band, Pacific Boychoir Academy, Piedmont Troubadours, Skyline High Jazz Band, Skyline High Orchestra and more.

– Festive entertainment by Merry Minstrels, Oakland Ballet Company and The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees. 

– Professional Winter Wonderland photos with Santa taken by Leah Marie Studio.

– “Random Acts Toy Drive” and Parade Rig hosted by the Oakland Fire Department.

– Disc Jump and Connect 4 game play hosted by Oakland Spiders.

– Crafting activities hosted by Montclair Presbyterian Church and Saint John’s Episcopal Church.

– Montclair Library selfie photo booth with props, a prize wheel and giveaways. 

– Variety of discount promotions, giveaways and goodies offered by over 40 Village businesses.

– Additional retail holiday shopping offered by 20 locally-owned and operated vendors.

Fiscal sponsors of the 21st Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll include F&M Bank, Montclair Sports Tennis & Pickleball, and Montclair Cares Club. In-kind Sponsors include DraftTech, Montclair Presbyterian Church, Evelie Delfino Såles Posch, Merry Minstrels, Montclair Library, Montclair Recreation Center, Oakland Ballet Company, Oakland Fire Department, Oaktoberfest and Winter Williams Presents.

More information — including what businesses are located in the Village and how to become a vendor, sponsor and/or volunteer — is available at MontclairVillage.com. Patrons and residents who would like to support more festive community gatherings in Montclair Village are encouraged to join the Montclair Cares Club.

About the Montclair Village Association (MVA):

The MVA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a mission to:  increase the safety of Montclair, Oakland; support Montclair’s small businesses and merchants; expand opportunities for patronage and visitorship in Montclair; develop youth training programs for Oakland high school students and college interns seeking professional work experiences; expand artist representation in unused urban spaces; catalyze Montclair’s social capital and placemaking for business improvement; and ensure the enjoyment and livability of downtown Montclair for all Bay Area visitors and residents.

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.