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Holiday events in Northern California: Where to find parades, festivals and tree lightings

Looking for some holiday spirit? Here's the holiday celebrations you can check out across Northern California.
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A holiday float in the 2018 Elk Grove Christmas parade

CALIFORNIA, USA — Holiday cheer is sweeping through Northern California. Cities from Sacramento to Stockton and many more are celebrating the holiday season with family friendly parades, festivals and events.

If you're looking to share the holiday spirit, then the following cities will be holding a Christmas parade, festival or tree lighting you won't want to miss. 

Holiday Events in Sacramento County

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Sacramento Santa Parade

Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.

Around Capitol Park. 14th and N, west to 10th, north to L, east on L to 12th.

For more information, click HERE.

Elk Grove Illumination Festival

Dec. 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with parade at 6 p.m. and tree lighting at 7 p.m.

8230 Civic Center Drive

For more information, click HERE.

Galt's Lighting of the Night

Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. and parade at 6:30 p.m.

410 Civic Drive 

For more information, click HERE.

Fair Oaks Tree Lighting

Dec. 2 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fair Oaks Park

For more information, click HERE.

San Joaquin County Holiday Events

Stockton's Annual Lighted Boat Parade 

Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Weber Point at the Downtown Waterfront

For more information, click HERE.

Manteca's Christmas in the Park

Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Library Park

For more information, click HERE.

Downtown Tracy Parade of Lights

Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.

Parade starts at 10th and B Street and ends at 6th and Central

For more information, click HERE.

Stanislaus County Holiday Events

Modesto's Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade

Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Parade begins at 14th and I street

For more information, click HERE.

Ceres' Christmas Tree Lane and Festivities

Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.

Ceres Community Center

For more information, click HERE.

Placer County Holiday Events

Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting

Roseville's Christmas Tree will be lit Thursday, Nov. 30. The tree lighting takes place around 6:10 p.m., but the event will go from 6-8 p.m. Other activities are planned including cookie decorating, visiting Santa, a kid's activity zone, music, food and celebration. The city's website even says snow is expected in the weather forecast!

Roseville's Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade

Parade on Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. | Vendors at 9 a.m.

Parade at corner of Vernon/Douglas/Riverside | Vendors in Town Square

For more information, click HERE.

Lincoln Hometown Christmas Parade

Dec. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Rain Date Dec. 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Beerman Plaza

For more information, click HERE.

Auburn Festival of Lights

Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Cherry Avenue and Lincoln Way

For more information, click HERE.

Rocklin Tree Lighting

Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Rocklin Quarry Park at 4000 Rocklin Road

For more information, click HERE.

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