Oxnard California Christmas Parade Event

Oxnard, CA--When Santa and his sleigh roll down Wooley Street in Oxnard, it must be Christmas. Or maybe it's the Christmas Parade. Santa , his wife, Mrs. Claus, and a host of adorable elves, bands and historic vehicles such as bright red firetruck signal the season of merry-making.  Other events during the holidays include Oxnard Parade of Lights, with boats that glide through the harbor, and  Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane in the historic district.

It's Christmas in Oxnard and you can't escape the joy that this coastal destination relishes with its sunny winters. In fact, during the holiday parade, Santa is required to ship his own snow from the North Pole as the beach offers only sea & sand. In Oxnard, a city that boasts many cultures, Christmas is honored as one of the largest celebrations during the year. Not one or two events surround this season, but a whopping half-a-dozen or so parades, lighted displays and ceremonies. Boat parades, tree light ceremonies, light displays along a district filled with historic homes, and special events in the museums and civic organizations throughout town, make Oxnard the place to go for your winter vacation.

During the parade, you'll think you stepped back in time. Bikini-clad kids don their faux fur-lined boots, stocking caps and jackets to capture the look and feel of old-fashioned place where Christmas parades have been celebrated for nearly 100 years. The Oxnard annual event is held during the day and features vendor booths with foods to purchase, crafts and special art gifts that ideal for those on your gift list, and live entertainment.

When visiting Oxnard, be sure to stop by the California Welcome Center for maps and suggestions of things to do. Or plan ahead on the web, visitoxnard.com.

Throughout the year, you'll also discover Oxnard's other seasons and seasonings, such as the spicy salsas made for the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. Or maybe you'd like some fresh strawberries best sampled during the Strawberry Festival. Spring, summer, fall or winter, Oxnard's fresh fields yield a bounty of crops that can be sampled either at the food festivals, weekly farmer's market, or in restaurants that serve up great tastes any day or night.

Holidays are indeed, a time for celebrating in Oxnard. The city lights up for the annual Parade of Lights and other winter celebrations. To see many unique activities and events, Oxnard is the place you'll find delightfully surprising.

Visiting the hotels?  Best Western, Hampton Inn and Casa Sirena on the waterfront can be nice, or check out Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach.