Sherwood Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Visitors can watch a community parade featuring festive floats, the Sherwood High School Marching Band, the Maid Marian Court, and Santa Claus. Following the parade, guests gather for a tree lighting ceremony accompanied by performances from local school choirs and a holiday sing-along. Activities throughout the park include visiting Santa and his elves in the Santa Tent, along with complimentary refreshments.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Free Santa surprise bags are available while supplies last. Hot dogs and cookies are free; hot chocolate and coffee are complimentary and free while supplies last.
Hours
Parade: 4:00 pm; Tree Lighting Ceremony: typically around 5:00 to 5:15 PM, following the parade.
Food & Drink
Complimentary hot dogs, cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee are available while supplies last.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Join the parade if you are attending with family-friendly participants, as the organizers encourage them to take part.
- Follow the parade route from near 12th Street and Sherwood Boulevard to Cannery Square Park.
- Head to Cannery Square Park after the parade for the tree lighting, choir performances and sing-along.
- Visit the Santa Tent with children to share their holiday wishes and meet Santa’s elves.
- Get refreshments while supplies last, since the hot chocolate and coffee are limited.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children can get free Santa surprise bags while supplies last.
- Free hot dogs and cookies.
- Free hot chocolate and coffee while supplies last.
- Santa appears in the parade and at the tree lighting ceremony on December 5.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the festival suited to?
It is a family-friendly community celebration, and children can visit Santa and his elves.
Can families take part in the parade?
Yes. Family-friendly participants are encouraged to join the parade.
What happens after the parade?
The parade finishes at Cannery Square Park, where the tree lighting follows with local school choirs and a sing-along.
What food and drinks are available?
Free hot dogs and cookies are available, along with complimentary hot chocolate and coffee while supplies last.
What can children do at the Santa Tent?
Children can share their holiday wishes with Santa, meet his elves and receive a free surprise bag while supplies last.
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