Norco Christmas Festival & Parade of Lights
Guests can explore a festival featuring entertainment, food, and craft vendors, as well as a gingerbread build competition. Festivities also feature a lighted holiday parade traveling down Sixth Street.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Christmas Festival admission is free and includes entertainment and food and craft vendors; the Parade of Lights is free. Activity Wristband cost is TBD; wristbands are required for anyone participating in an activity, including parents accompanying young children. Prices for Activity Wristbands do not include processing fees.
Hours
Christmas Festival: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Parade of Lights: 5 p.m.
Food & Drink
Food is available from festival food vendors.
Parking
General parking is at Gate A on Crestview Drive; accessible parking is at Pikes Peak Park on Sixth Street. Follow directional signage.
Accessibility
Accessible parking is located at Pikes Peak Park on Sixth Street, and accommodation requests can be submitted to the City of Norco at least 48 hours in advance.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book Breakfast with Santa online early, because tickets are limited, may sell out and are not sold at the door.
- Get an Activity Wristband for everyone joining in, including parents going with young children, since wristbands are required for every activity participant.
- Expect Sixth Street to be closed to cars, and head for the general parking at Gate A on Crestview Drive.
- If anyone in your group needs an accommodation, contact the City of Norco at least 48 hours before the event so arrangements can be made.
- Stay into the evening for the free Parade of Lights, which travels down Sixth Street from Corona Avenue to Ingalls Event Center.
Special Events & Promotions
- Breakfast with Santa: separate tickets for 60-minute slots that include breakfast, crafts and selfies with Santa. Sold online only.
- Gingerbread Build session during the festival in the afternoon.
- Free Parade of Lights down Sixth Street from Corona Avenue to Ingalls Event Center in the evening.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Norco
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's at the Christmas Festival?
The festival has entertainment plus food and craft vendors, and admission is free. The day also includes a Gingerbread Build, Breakfast with Santa, and the free Parade of Lights down Sixth Street in the evening.
Where should I park?
General parking is at Gate A on Crestview Drive. Accessible parking is at Pikes Peak Park on Sixth Street. Follow the directional signs.
Do I need a wristband for the activities?
Yes. Everyone who takes part in an activity needs an Activity Wristband, including parents who go with young children. Wristbands are sold online and at the gate.
How does Breakfast with Santa work?
It's ticketed separately and includes breakfast, crafts and selfies with Santa. You book a 60-minute time slot online, and tickets are good only for that slot. Tickets aren't sold at the door and may sell out.
Will roads be closed?
Yes. Sixth Street between Crestview Drive and Pikes Peak Drive is closed to cars most of the day so festival visitors can walk there. Parts of Sixth Street and the Vandermolen Drive intersection at Crestview close for the parade.
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