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Christmas in Anderson brings a lighted parade and tree lighting to East Center Street
Christmas in Anderson comes to East Center Street November 29th with ice skating, a 5:30 p.m. lighted parade, a tree lighting and photos with Santa.
There’s something about standing at the curb on a chilly evening, listening to carols and waiting for the first parade lights to come into view. Anderson is bringing that kind of Christmas back to East Center Street on Sunday, November 29th, 2026.
The afternoon starts at 4 p.m. with ice skating, cookie decorating, face painting, balloon art and caroling. At 5:30 p.m., the lighted parade rolls out with this year’s theme, “A Red, White and Blue Christmas.” Stick around afterward for the Christmas tree lighting and photos with Santa.
The City of Anderson and the Anderson Fire Protection District are hosting the celebration. To enter the parade, register through the city’s website. For questions, call Anderson Parks and Recreation at 530-378-6656.
Register a parade entry through the City of Anderson
Image credit: City of Anderson, via its Christmas in Anderson post.