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Calexico Christmas Parade & Festival
Calexico, CA
Free to watch
By Simir Shah
The 60th annual parade, themed "Santa's Workshop" for 2026, runs through historic downtown Calexico with floats, marching bands, dancers and riders. Afterward there's a Christmas Festival and awards at Rockwood Plaza. Entries can't throw candy into the crowd, so kids should stay on the curb.
Good for
- Ages 10+
Inland Empire depth 2026 wave 2Annual event
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