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Hometown Holiday Celebration

Hometown Holiday Celebration 

Saturday December 6, 2025

*THE EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE*

5:00 p.m. – Hometown Holiday Parade
Includes Floats, Marching Bands, Community Groups, and More!

6:45 p.m.* – Tree Lighting Ceremony
Includes Musical Entertainment, Tree Lighting by the Mayor and City Council, and a Special Appearance by Santa.

For more information, please contact us at (925) 931-5352.

Check out Sponsorship Opportunities below!

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Be part of one of Pleasanton’s most cherished traditions! The Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2025 brings thousands of residents and visitors Downtown for the festive parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. 

Sponsorships support event costs, enhance the community experience, and provide businesses with meaningful visibility through signage, social media, and event-day recognition. 

Sponsorship Levels: 

  • Presenting Sponsor – $25,000 (exclusive) 
  • Community Sponsor – $10,000 
  • Supporting Stage Sponsor – $5,000 
  • In-Kind Food/Refreshment Donor 

Join the celebration! Please review our Sponsorship Guidelines for full details on levels and benefits then Fill out our Sponsorship Interest Form.  

Parade Rules

Join us in the holiday festivities by walking, driving, riding, scootering, or flying in the Hometown Holiday Parade!
Registration Coming Soon!

Parade registration is not a guarantee of acceptance. All entries must be approved by the City of Pleasanton. You’ll receive a notice of approval once accepted.

Parade Rules:

  • This event is rain or shine.
  • One registration per group.
  • All entries must be of a “Holiday Theme.” Lights and music are encouraged.
  • All entries must be safe for both passengers and spectators.
  • Auto entries are limited to 10 vehicles.
  • Entries must not exceed a height of 14 feet.
  • All entries involving animals are responsible for removing any excrement from the formation area and parade route.
  • Distribution of candy, flyers or other items is not permitted.
  • The parade will feature an official Santa and Mrs. Claus. No other Santa or Mrs. Claus entries, except inanimate ones, are allowed.
  • Political propaganda is prohibited.
  • Advertising is not permitted. Company names may not dominate entries. An example of acceptable wording is: “Happy Holidays from [Your Company Name].”
  • The Order of March (position in the parade) will be determined at the discretion of parade officials.
  • A confirmation email with check-in details will be sent the week of the event.
  • All entries must check in by 4:30 p.m. Late arrivals may not be allowed to participate.
  • The parade starts promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. The route, down Main Street, is about one mile in length.
  • This is a forward-moving parade. Stopping or reversing direction along the parade route is not permitted.
  • A designated disband area will be located at the end of the parade route. For entries with children, the entry coordinator should designate a safe area outside of the disband area for child pick-up. An adult must be assigned to chaperone any children.
  • All parade rules and instructions from officials must be followed. The City of Pleasanton reserves the right to refuse or remove any entry that does not comply.