Bakersfield Christmas Parade
Many do not realize, but the Bakersfield Christmas Parade Committee is a 501(c3) nonprofit comprised of educational professionals, community members and those passionate about the holidays! Unlike other communities, we rely on the support of local contributions to help make our Parade such a fun and entertaining evening for all!
Each Holiday season more than 20,000 of our ‘closest friends’ join us downtown to celebrate the “Spirit of Christmas”. This unique free community event inspires delight and wonder for the young and young at heart and there is something for absolutely everyone!
“Christmas Square” Marketplaces and Christmas Choir Corners
Come and explore one of our new Christmas Square Marketplaces which will provide Food Vendors and Merchandise Vendors! These child friendly areas will host fun activities for children of all ages.
There is sure to be something for everyone. Spectators arriving parade night are within walking distance to one of our Christmas Square Marketplace locations. An early visit to one of our Marketplace locations should give you, your family, and friends plenty of time to pick your favorite spot along the parade route for all of the evening festivities! Our Christmas Square Marketplaces open at 4:00 PM and will close at the conclusion of the parade!
Enjoy the feeling of a winter festival as you sing along with our local school youth choirs preforming in our festive Christmas Choir Corners!
General Questions:
Mira Patel, Parade Coordinator (661) 301-2081 MiraP@BCParade.com