Morgan Hill Holiday Lights Parade
The parade travels down Monterey Road featuring floats and Santa's Magic Ship of Christmas, concluding with the Mayor and Santa lighting the community tree. Spectators can hear parade entrants described from announcer trucks and enjoy musical entertainment from The Peninsulaires barbershop harmony chorus. Following the parade, festivities and Santa visits continue at the CCC.
What to Expect
Features Santa's Magic Ship of Christmas and a community tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Morgan Hill
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday crowds
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Starts at 5:30 PM and finishes about 6:30 PM.
- Parking: Downtown Morgan Hill is closed to cars from early afternoon. Depot is closed behind the CCC with no access to Dunne, and detours last into the evening.
Tips & Advice
- Watch from near 2nd or 4th Street, where announcer trucks describe each parade entry as it passes.
- Drive in before the early-afternoon road closures, because downtown is closed to cars and detours last until well after the tree lighting.
- When Santa's ship turns off at 5th Street, keep walking down Monterey Road toward the tree instead of following it behind the CCC.
- Dress warmly, since the parade runs after dark and ends with the tree lighting and Santa visits at the CCC.
- If you're marching with children, plan around the sealed-off parade zone, which covers staging, the route and the disband area.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What route does the parade take?
It travels south on Monterey Road from Main Street to Dunne Avenue. It ends at the CCC on the corner of Monterey and Dunne, where the Mayor and Santa light the Community Tree.
Should we follow Santa's ship when it leaves the route?
No. At 5th Street, Santa's Magic Ship of Christmas goes behind the CCC and reappears at the Bicycle Sculpture. Stay on Monterey Road and keep heading to the tree. The Peninsulaires barbershop chorus sings at the bicycle sculpture while Santa is out of sight.
What happens after the tree lighting?
Festivities and Santa visits continue at the CCC after the parade.
Where are the restrooms and first aid?
Porta-potties are in the construction lot just south of Wells Fargo. An emergency medical team is stationed at 3rd Street and Monterey.
What if it rains?
The parade runs rain or shine. It may be canceled if heavy rain is forecast, and organizers decide in the early afternoon on parade day.
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