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Redwood City’s “Hometown Holidays” Festival & Parade (2024)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages! * There is a fee for the Petting Zoo, food and rides.

Courthouse Square | 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA

Event Details

Get ready for a jolly day of festive fun at Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays on December 7th, from 10am-6pm! Whether rain or shine, downtown and Courthouse Square will be packed with fun for the whole family. Enjoy a spectacular parade, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and a petting zoo. Snap a photo with Santa and explore holiday vendors offering delicious treats and festive goods. And don’t miss the exciting arrival of the Caltrain Holiday Train!

Mark your calendars for holiday magic with Hometown Holidays, presented by Redwood City’s Downtown Business Group for the 18th year on December 7, in the heart of Downtown Redwood City around Courthouse Square. Join us for a fun-filled holiday celebration that’ll leave you brimming with joy, laughter, and memories to cherish. Go to https://www.hometownholidays.org for details, to make this an unforgettable holiday season!

The celebration features:
– Traditional Holiday Parade
– Live entertainment, including High School bands, dancing groups and singing groups
– Santa Claus Photos (outdoors in front of the Fox Theater)
– Fun N Games Amusement Activities including Carnival Rides, Train, and Snack Station*
– Petting Zoo*, plus other crowd-pleasers featuring fun kids’ entertainment
– Food and Holiday Vendors
– Caltrain Holiday Train

* There is a fee for the Petting Zoo, food and rides.

Festival Schedule:
Carnival Rides: 10am – 6pm
Santa Photos 10am – 3pm
(One per family only)
Live Holiday Entertainment: 10am – 4pm
Parade: 4:30pm
Holiday & Food Vendors: 10am – 6pm
https://www.hometownholidays.org

Expanded vendors throughout downtown will welcome you to the event, featuring new offers for your holiday shopping and beyond, including Mike & Niki’s Honey Company, So So Greetings, WSK-Recipe Kits, Your Legacy, Your Story, and Pure Luxe Hat Bat, to name a few!

Returning this year will be Friendly Pony Parties & Petting Zoo from Half Moon Bay, who have joined in the fun for three years now, and the kids really enjoy the animals!
More info at: https://www.hometownholidays.org

CALL FOR VENDORS & ENTERTAINMENT
Volunteers, vendors and performers are called to help make Hometown Holidays a success. Volunteering for a few hours can help to bring holiday joy to the families of Redwood City. Call 650-455-5144 to volunteer to be a part of the festivities, or go to our website to download the forms.

More details can be found at https://www.hometownholidays.org, or by calling the Hometown Holidays Hotline at 650-455-5144 or e-mail info@hometownholidays.org.

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.


Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages! * There is a fee for the Petting Zoo, food and rides.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Christmas, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Tree + Holiday Lightings
Address: 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA

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