Children's Electric Parade:
One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year with over 2000 kids, adults, animals and floats winding their way through Old Town Clovis. Parade participants have only one rule - they must be decorated with lights. Time: First Saturday in December Location: Downtown Clovis Contact: Sierra Vista Mall - 559.299.0660

FOWLER

Fowler Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season in a special way - spend the afternoon in downtown Fowler with live entertainment, refreshments, kids activities and merchant specials. Time: First Saturday in December Location: Downtown Fowler Contact: Fowler Recreation Commission - 559.834.5486

FRESNO

Christmas Tree Lane:
Van Ness Boulevard is transformed into a magical Christmas Wonderland! Light Displays adorn over 300 trees and 140 homes in an almost 2 mile long Yuletide homage. Two nights reserved for walkers only, (shuttle tickets available). Time: December Location: Van Ness Blvd.. Contact: Fig Garden Homeowners Association - 559.225.3116

Candlelight Christmas on Huntington Boulevard:
Enjoy over 100 homes with festive displays as well as a mile of lampposts transformed into glowing candles. This historical boulevard plays home to the nation’s tallest lighted and decorated living Christmas tree. Time: December Location: Huntington Boulevard Contact: Huntington Boulevard Homeowners – 559.266.4242

Holiday Parade:
The Downtown streets come alive with music, floats, and holiday merriment - celebrating the joy of the season. An annual tradition for over 7 decades. Time: Second Saturday in December Location: Downtown Fresno Contact: City of Fresno Parks & Recreation - 559.621.2900

KINGSBURG

Julgransfest:
Kingsburg opens its Christmas Village Swedish style with lovely lights and festive trappings for the trek down Draper Street singing carols and lighting the community Christmas tree. A delightful holiday event. Time: Friday after Thanksgiving Location: Swedish Village Contact: Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce – 559.897.1111

Santa Lucia Festival & Parade:
Young ladies in white gowns with red sashes and crowns of candles herald in the Christmas season and its Swedish traditions, as part of the Santa Lucia Celebration. The all-day Celebration concludes with reading the Lucia story before the Festival of Light Parade. Time: First Saturday in December Location: Swedish Village Contact: Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce – 559.897.1111

REEDLEY

Reedley's Electrical Farm Equipment Parade:
Experience the chill in the air as an amazing light show honoring our local agricultural heritage parades through the heart of Reedley - An event not to be missed! Come early and enjoy the pre-parade festivities! Time: First Thursday in December Location: Downtown Reedley Contact: Reedley Downtown Association 559.638.5484

SANGER

Sanger's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Caroling, performances, refreshments, tree lighting & the arrival of Santa Claus usher in the holiday season! Time: First Wednesday after Thanksgiving Location: Downtown Sanger Contact: Sanger Chamber of Commerce 559.875.4575

Annual Nation's Christmas Tree City Toyland Parade:
Join over 2000 guests enjoying the floats, marching bands, and community groups, decorated in the holiday spirit. Vendors selling a variety of goodies add to the parade fun. Time: First Saturday in December Location: Downtown Sanger Contact: Sanger Chamber of Commerce 559.875.4575

Annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree:
This annual pilgrimage is a landmark event honoring the Christmas tradition! Enjoy a Christmas message at the base of the General Grant Tree with musical performances, a war memorial and presidential proclamation. Chartered bus service available from Sanger, reservations taken beginning November 1st. Time: Second Sunday in December Location: Kings Canyon National Park Contact: Sanger Chamber of Commerce 559.875.4575

SELMA

Selma Holiday Craft Faire & Santa's Arrival:
Photos with Santa, craft and food booths, holiday music by the Selma Community Band, and the lighting of the community Christmas tree are all part of this event, highlighted by the arrival of Santa Claus! Time: Friday after Thanksgiving Location: Downtown Selma Contact: Selma Chamber of Commerce – 559.891.2235