Holiday Festival & Parade
Downtown Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade
2026 Presenting Partner
Performance Foodservice
December 5, 2026 at 3pm
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event in the heart of downtown Gilroy!
Stay tuned for updates and announcements!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trail of Treats (3-5pm): Goodies for the kids, petting zoo and photo op with Chillroy!
- Entertainment (3-5pm): Two stages, featuring fabulous local talent!
- Santa’s Village at Keller Williams: Meet the jolly man himself!
- Grinchville: Embrace the mischievous charm of the Grinch
- Parade: Enjoy a talented collection of local organizations & performers as they take to the streets!
- Float Contest: Participants in the parade are automatically entered to win!
- Tree Lighting: Ring in the holiday season as we light up our downtown Christmas tree
- Window Display Contest: A celebration of the holiday spirit & creativity of local shops
- Goodies Galore: Feast on treats from vendors & local businesses
2025 GRAND MARSHALS
Erwin & Barbara Boggs
Erwin and Barbara Boggs moved to Gilroy 44 years ago. Over the course of those years, they have been consistently active in the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Gilroy Visitor’s Bureau, Gilroy Exchange Club and many other community centered organizations.
2025 JUNIOR GRAND MARSHAL
Santiago Moreno
Santiago Moreno, a 21-year-old artist, has burst onto the Gilroy art scene in recent years. Featured in shows at CMAP, The Clove Art Complex and more, his work centers around themes of peace, love, power, social inequality, history and cultural identity.
Thank you, 2025 Sponsors!
AS OF 11/28/25
2025 Downtown Champions
2025 Chillroy Sponsor
2025 Media Sponsor
2025 North Pole VIP Sponsor
2025 Santa's Village Sponsor
2025 Holiday Magic Sponsor
2025 Christmas Tree Sponsor
2025 South Pole VIP Sponsor
2025 Champion Sponsors
2025 Star of Light Sponsors
Gwyn & Ed
Sauceda
2025 Glad Tidings Sponsors
California
Sport Center
2025 Goodwill Sponsors
Lauri Gray School of Dance
Sourcewise
Morgan Hill Speech
Traviosoz
Powdercoat Shop
Sunbelt Rentals
2025 In-Kind Sponsors
Bill Doherty
Additional Info
Eddie Sauceda gilbillie@aol.com
Amber Atteberry atteberry.ambermichelle@gmail.
Raul Richard Tovar rauljr@racservicesllc.com
Additional Info
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
2026 GILROY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Help bring holiday magic to downtown Gilroy!
The Gilroy Holiday Festival is looking for community volunteers to help make this beloved annual celebration a success. Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or multiple shifts, your time and energy will help create a memorable experience for thousands of attendees.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
• Information Booth
• Volunteer Booth Support
• Parade Check-In
• Parade Pacers
• Stage Entertainment Assistance
• Crowd Control
• Traffic Control
• Float Disembark Assistance
Available Shifts:
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Why Volunteer?
• Support a treasured Gilroy tradition
• Meet fellow community members
• Earn volunteer service hours
• Help create holiday memories for local families
• Have fun and make a difference
SIGN UP TODAY!
Scan the QR Code
or visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxg2yFUkatg36lW779_X36mnFPRKCBqA9xoRcfGH5vRH36gg/viewform
Together, we can make the 2026 Gilroy Holiday Festival a celebration to remember!
Thank You for Supporting Our Community.
