Illustration of a wool present float pulled by a toy tractor with figures riding past snowy shops and string lights (43rd Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting)

43rd Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Downtown Brentwood hosts the annual holiday parade celebrating with the theme Brentwood Express. Spectators can watch equestrian entries, community groups, and floats travel through downtown.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

business.brentwoodchamber.com

When

Tickets

Parade entry: $75 for chamber members and nonprofits; $125 for nonmembers. Equestrian entry: $60 for a single rider; $135 for a group of 2–6; $185 for a group of 7 or more. Non-chamber members pay an additional $25 for equestrian fees.

Hours

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Brentwood

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and fans of community parades

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Register your parade or equestrian entry well before November 18, because registration can close early once capacity is reached.
  • Be sure about your entry by November 1, because that's the last day you can get a full refund.
  • Businesses that want to sponsor must sign up by November 1. The top sponsor level gets a spot within the first 15 parade entries.
  • Design your float, costumes or decorations around this year's Brentwood Express theme.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's theme is Brentwood Express.

Links & Contact

Run by Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's this year's parade theme?

The theme for the 44th annual parade is Brentwood Express.

Can my group or business enter the parade?

Yes. Register a parade entry through the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce by November 18. Registration may close sooner if it fills up.

Can we ride horses in the parade?

Yes. Equestrian entries are open to single riders and to groups of any size.

Can my business sponsor the parade?

Yes. There are several sponsor levels, and some include a parade entry, a mention during parade announcements and recognition on social media. The last day to sign up as a sponsor is November 1.

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