Fontana Christmas Parade
Spectators gather along the streets to watch marching bands, performers, community groups, and festive floats. The procession brings childhood toys to life with marching toy soldiers, dancing teddy bears, and rolling trains. Attendees can also support local families by bringing gifts to the event's toy drive.
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Participant entry fees: no charge for nonprofit 501c3 and 501c4 organizations, service clubs, public schools, city and government departments, government and civic leaders, and churches; businesses $50; Snowflake Sponsor $250; Christmas Ornament Sponsor $500; Candy Cane Sponsor $750; Christmas Star Sponsor $2,000. The page also says commercial businesses participating in the parade pay a $50 Business Entry Fee. A donation of at least $100 includes one ticket entry to the North Pole VIP Lounge for donors who donate but do not participate.
Hours
Pre-show ceremony: 9:30 AM; parade begins: 10:00 AM. Participant check-in is between 8:00AM and 9:30AM.
Ages
All ages
Parking
Parking at the participant check-in location is first come, first served; the page recommends arriving early.
Pets
For parade participants, animals must remain under control, owners must clean up after them, and aggressive animals will be removed.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy and drop it at The Alley, between Stage Red and the Fontana Chamber of Commerce, for the First Annual Toy Drive.
- Stay after the parade for the Festival of Winter at Miller Amphitheater, where admission is free but some attractions and activities cost extra.
- Parade groups only need to send one representative to check in at the Fontana Chamber of Commerce, and should arrive early because parking there is first come, first served.
- Register your parade entry before the December 5 deadline, since the Exchange Club and the City review every application and acceptance is not guaranteed.
- The route runs about 2.2 miles from Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue to Miller Park, so you can find a spot along Sierra, Orange Way, Mango or Arrow.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the First Annual Toy Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the drop-off at The Alley.
- The Festival of Winter follows the parade at Miller Amphitheater, with free admission and some attractions sold separately.
- Sponsors and qualifying donors get invitations to the North Pole VIP Lounge before the parade.
Links & Contact
Run by Exchange Club of Fontana
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
Where along the route can we watch?
The route is about 2.2 miles. It starts at Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue, heads south on Sierra, east on Orange Way, north on Mango Avenue, then west on Arrow Boulevard, and ends at Miller Park.
Where do I drop off a toy for the toy drive?
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the drop-off station at "The Alley," between Stage Red and the Fontana Chamber of Commerce.
Is there anything to do after the parade?
Yes. The Festival of Winter starts right after the parade at Miller Amphitheater. It has carnival rides, games, a snow play area, live entertainment, local vendors, food and photos with Santa. Admission is free, and some attractions cost extra.
Will candy be thrown from the floats?
No. Nothing may be thrown from vehicles or floats. Candy, toys and giveaways can only be handed to spectators by participants walking alongside an entry.
How can our group march in the parade?
Fill out the parade application by December 5. The Exchange Club and the City of Fontana review every entry, and acceptance isn't guaranteed. Nonprofits, service clubs, public schools, churches and government groups enter free, while businesses pay an entry fee.
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