Holiday Festival & Parade

Downtown Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade

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.