Illustration of Santa posing with a family on a bench under string lights for a photographer (Annual Chamber Christmas Parade)
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Annual Chamber Christmas Parade

Visitors can celebrate the holidays at the plaza with choir singing and live performances from local school marching bands. The event also hosts arts and crafts alongside a variety of food vendors. Attendees can gather to watch the lighting of the Henry Miller Plaza Christmas tree.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

8:00 PM-1:00 AM.

Food & Drink

Food vendors are available.

Location

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Henry Miller Plaza · Los Banos, CA 93635 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and local holiday celebrants

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Groups planning a float should complete the Christmas Parade float application with the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce before the event.
  • Vendors who want a spot at the plaza need to fill out the Christmas in the Plaza vendor application through the Chamber.
  • Stay for the lighting of the Henry Miller Plaza Christmas Tree, which is part of the evening celebration at the plaza.
  • Dress warmly for an evening outdoors at the plaza while you watch the marching bands and listen to the choir singing.

Links & Contact

Run by Los Banos Chamber of Commerce

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at the plaza?

There are arts and crafts, choir singing, performances by local school marching bands, and the lighting of the Henry Miller Plaza Christmas Tree.

Is there food?

Yes, food vendors set up at the plaza for the celebration.

How can I get a vendor booth?

Vendors apply through the Christmas in the Plaza vendor application from the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce.

How do we enter a float in the parade?

Groups apply using the Christmas Parade float application from the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce.

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