Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade: Free

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Honk if you love Calistoga at Christmas time! For quirky small town fun, you can’t beat the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (December 7, 2013), presented by the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce. Calistoga, part of the Bay area’s Wine Country north of San Francisco, is a fun little side trip, especially during the holidays during [...]

Embarcadero Lighting, Carnival, Disney on Ice: Free

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San Francisco’s official kick off to the holiday season starts at the Embarcadero Center with the popular Embarcadero Building Lighting Ceremony at the Holiday Ice Rink. The event culminates in the lighting of One, Two, Three and Four Embarcadero Center. On the same night as the lighting, the Winter Carnival begins, featuring children’s activities and entertainment, [...]

Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade

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If you have a passion for parades, start early with the Festival of Lights Parade in Los Altos, which always takes place the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. More than 17,000 people of all ages will gather to enjoy the event, which has particular appeal for kids. WHAT: The 2013 Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade, [...]