Glendale Hometown Christmas Parade
Spectators gather along Glendale Avenue to cheer on dazzling floats and a lively marching band competition. The community celebration honors the Christmas season with festive entries competing for awards like Best Christmas Spirit and Most Entertaining. Visitors can also participate by donating non-perishable food to support local families.
What to Expect
Downtown Glendale holiday parade featuring floats and a marching band competition.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Glendale
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Hometown Christmas Parade
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and community-minded parade fans
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 11 AM.
- Parking: Public parking is available in the following locations: - Parking Garage North of Bank of America (58th Drive and Palmaire) - Along the street in surrounding neighborhoods.
Tips & Advice
- Bring non-perishable food to drop off for the canned food drive, which supports Hope for Hunger and local families in need.
- Use the public garage north of Bank of America at 58th Drive and Palmaire, or find street parking in the nearby neighborhoods.
- Watch from anywhere along Glendale Avenue between 51st and 58th Avenues, where the floats and marching bands pass.
- If your school, church or business wants to march, enter a float or sign up to volunteer for parade day.
Special Events & Promotions
- 12News anchor Tram Mai leads the parade as 2026 Grand Marshal
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this year's Grand Marshal?
12News anchor Tram Mai is the 2026 Grand Marshal.
Which way does the parade go?
Entries line up at 51st Avenue south of Glendale Avenue. The parade then heads west on Glendale Avenue to 58th Avenue, where it turns south.
Where can I park?
Public parking is in the garage north of Bank of America at 58th Drive and Palmaire, and on the street in the surrounding neighborhoods.
How does the food drive work?
Bring non-perishable food to donate. The food drive and all parade proceeds go to Hope for Hunger, a Glendale food bank for local families in need.
How can my group take part?
You can enter a float, volunteer on parade day, donate food or sponsor the parade. Entries compete for awards like Best Christmas Spirit, and there's a marching band competition.
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