Oxnard offers a number of major events throughout the year, with
several surrounding food themes, and many tied to the nautical location
and holiday celebrations. If you're seeking a vacation to a place where
the events are friendly, family-oriented and affordable, Oxnard offers
the ticket.
The
biggest event of the year: Strawberry Festival
The
spiciest event: Oxnard Salsa Festival
The
loveliest: Parade of Lights
Best
free event: Historic District Tree Lane
Longest: Oxnard Whale Watching
St. Patrick's Day - in 2009 the
event was celebrated aboard the paddle wheeler, Scarlett Belle.
Oxnard Salsa Festival features
spicy foods and sizzling entertainment at Plaza Park, Fifth & B Streets in downtown Oxnard.
Presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, it includes top salsa bands, non-stop salsa dancing, vendor marketplace
shopping, Kids Korner, Salsa Tasting Tent, international foods, a salsa
recipe contest, and the “Salsa with our Local Stars” Dance Contest &
Charity Fundraiser. This award-winning Festival is held from 11 a.m. to
7 p.m. daily. Admission and parking are Free. Pets and coolers are not
permitted. For Festival info call (805) 247-0197 or click
oxnardsalsafestival.com.
Out of town Festival goers can ride Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to
Oxnard; the train station is conveniently located just three short
blocks from the Salsa Festival site. For hotel and visitor information,
contact the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-2-Oxnard or visitoxnard.com.
Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane
invites the public to attend Oxnard's annual holiday event held most
evenings through Christmas. Located along the historic home district,
the lighted houses offer a scene reminiscent of one you would see
nearly100 years ago. Very special!
Parade of Lights - is an
annual December boat parade with decorated yachts lit in festive colors,
designs and shapes for the holiday season. The Channel Islands Harbor is
lined with beautiful homes all aglow.
Oxnard Christmas Parade is
held annually in the streets of downtown Oxnard. Complete with Santa and
his reindeer on a a float that travels the route, guests will delight in
this daytime event that brings out the festive spirit so dear to Oxnard,
Calif.
Where to stay: There are
still hotel rooms as of posting of this event: Affordable hotel rooms
include
Best Western,
Hampton Inn and
Casa Sirena on the waterfront. Our absolute favorite is
Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach, but
Four Points by Sheraton (in Ventura).
Oxnard California Events Calendar
Event Listings Information
Oxnard Christmas Parade,
California Holiday Events
Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane,
Oxnard's Historic Homes, California
Oxnard California Holiday Boat
Tours with Christmas Lights
Oxnard California Parade of
Lights Festival
Oxnard California Salsa Festival
Annual Event
Oxnard St. Patrick's Day Scarlett
Belle Cruise and Dinner
Oxnard California Celebration of
the Whales Festival
Oxnard Whale Watching, California
Annual Event
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