Name: Winter Wonderland and Candlelight Parade
Start: 2025-12-04T21:00:00-05:00
Location: G Street between Second and Third Streets

Winter Wonderland and Candlelight Parade

The City of Davis invites the community to attend the 44th annual Candlelight Parade and newly re-envisioned Winter Wonderland event on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6-8:30 p.m. This year, the festivities will be headquartered in the G Street area, between Second and Third Streets that is already closed to motor vehicles. The City is refreshing its annual tradition to feature winter lights that honor the beauty of the season. All are welcome to join the City for a festive gathering!
Starting promptly at 6 p.m., the Candlelight Parade will kick off from the Davis Food Co-op parking lot (620 G Street) and conclude on G Street, between Second and Third Streets. Families and residents of all ages interested in participating in the Parade should arrive before 5:45 p.m. in the Co-op parking lot. Parade parking will not be available in the Food Co-op parking lot. Rolling street closures will be occurring for the Parade through downtown Davis, including at Fifth Street. As a result, drivers should expect delays up to 20 minutes.
Once the parade arrives at G Street, between Second and Third Streets, there will be a countdown for the Winter Wonderland led by Davis City Council, that will include winter lights and other celebratory decorations.
In addition to the Winter lights, the following activities will be available:
• Performances and original pieces performed by a variety of local groups starting at 6 p.m. at G Street
• Horse and carriage rides at G Street
• Roaming mascot characters
• Photo op with Frosty the Snowman with the City’s historic fire truck starting at 6:30 p.m. at G Street
• Free showings of the short film “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” at 6 p.m., 6:40 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre
• And more
In addition, the Davis Downtown Business Association (DDBA) is providing a tree display at the E Street Plaza. As a part of its ongoing efforts to draw visitors and community members downtown, please check out their website, https://davisdowntown.com/, for family-friendly activities and opportunities to enjoy local businesses and community connection.