Gridley Winter Wonderland Festival & Tree Lighting

Kick off your evening along the streets of downtown Gridley as the community comes alive after dark. Watch glowing floats, decorated trucks, and musical groups roll down Virginia and Hazel Streets during the annual Parade of Lights.

Grab dinner from local food trucks, sip hot chocolate, and shop handmade gifts from regional makers before heading to Daddow Park to watch the town Christmas tree light up. Wrap up the night at the Gridley Museum, where kids can visit Santa, share their holiday wish lists, and snap photos with favorite storybook characters.

Full Evening Schedule

• 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Holiday Shopping & Food Trucks: Grab dinner from local food trucks, warm up with hot chocolate, and browse artisan vendors for gifts.
• 5:30 PM | Tree Lighting Ceremony: Join neighbors at Daddow Park as the community Christmas tree lights up.
• 6:30 PM | Parade of Lights: Stake out a curb spot along Virginia and Hazel Streets to watch decorated vehicles, marching groups, and floats cruise through town.
• Directly Following the Parade | Santa & Character Meet-and-Greets: Head inside the Gridley Museum to meet Santa, say hello to Olaf, and take pictures with Disney Princesses.