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Manteca Christmas in the Park & Parade

Visitors can explore holiday shopping with local craft vendors and enjoy a variety of food options during Christmas in the Park. Families can take advantage of kid rides, free children's activities, and a special visit with Santa Claus. The celebration also includes the annual parade along Yosemite Avenue, showcasing community groups, festive floats, marching bands, and local businesses.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free Kids’ Activities.

Hours

Christmas in the Park: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; parade starts at 5:00 PM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Manteca

Food & Drink

Food vendors are part of Christmas in the Park.

Going?

Location

Downtown Manteca · 320 W. Center St., Manteca, CA Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and community-centered

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Visit Christmas in the Park for the kid rides and free children's activities, along with craft vendors and food options.
  • Gather along Yosemite Avenue for the parade, which features floats, marching bands, community groups, and local businesses.
  • If you want to participate as a vendor or in the parade, use the event's vendor or parade application.
  • Make room in your visit for Santa's appearance during Christmas in the Park.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free children's activities are offered during Christmas in the Park.
  • Santa visits during Christmas in the Park on December 5.
  • This year's parade theme is “Hometown Christmas in Manteca.”

Links & Contact

Run by Manteca Chamber of Commerce

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 can children do at Christmas in the Park?

There are kid rides and free children's activities.

What does the parade feature?

The parade includes festive floats, marching bands, community groups, and local businesses.

What food and shopping can I find in the park?

Food vendors and local craft vendors are part of Christmas in the Park.

How can I take part as a vendor or in the parade?

The event provides vendor and parade applications.

What is this year's parade theme?

The theme is “Hometown Christmas in Manteca.”

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