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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.

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.