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62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 3 PM
3rd Avenue from E – H St.
All Ages
Free
A Christmas Float under the Third Avenue sign
Chula Vista Starlight Parade and Festival

About the Event

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the 62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival, a beloved South Bay tradition that has brought families, friends and neighbors together for more than six decades. Beginning at 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a festive Holiday Market & Festival featuring local vendors, live entertainment, expanded children's activities and free photos with Santa before gathering for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Tree lighting
Chula Vista Starlight Parade and Festival
Tree lighting

As the sun sets, Third Avenue will come alive with dazzling floats, marching bands, dance groups, classic cars, community organizations and local cultural performances during the iconic Starlight Parade.

Local cultural performances
City of Chula Vista
Local cultural performances

Free and open to the public, this cherished holiday celebration offers something for all ages while showcasing the community spirit, traditions and local pride that make Chula Vista shine during the holiday season.

62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade and Festival
Eric Scire
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City of Chula Vista
62nd Annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade and Festival

Event Schedule

3 p.m. – Holiday Market & Festival Opens

3 p.m. – Photos with Santa Begin

5:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony

6 p.m. – Starlight Parade

Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival on Facebook / Instagram

3rd Avenue from E – H St.

3rd Avenue from E – H St.

Third Avenue
Chula Vista, California 91910
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