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North State Lighted Christmas Motorcycle Cruise and Toy Drive returns to Redding December 12th
The 3rd Annual North State Lighted Christmas Cruise and Toy Drive brings decorated motorcycles, Santa, children's games and a holiday toy collection to Redding December 12th, 2026.
A procession of motorcycles glowing with Christmas lights will make its way through Redding on Saturday, December 12th, as the Modified Motorcycle Association (MMA) brings back its 3rd Annual North State Lighted Christmas Cruise & Toy Drive. The celebration is also a call for neighbors across the North State to help make Christmas brighter for local children.
The cruise is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. at the Walmart on Dana Dr, and conclude at Everything Medical, 2376 Athens Avenue in Redding. The organizers have not yet provided a turn-by-turn cruise route or a confirmed arrival time at the destination.
More than a motorcycle cruise
Families are invited to enjoy a lighted Christmas motorcycle procession, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at no charge, carnival-style games for children and food vendors. Organizers also say every child will be offered a meal at no charge.
You do not have to own or ride a motorcycle to come out and enjoy the celebration. The event is intended to bring together children, parents, riders and other North State residents around the holiday season.
How to donate toys for North State children
MMA is asking community members to contribute new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to help provide Christmas gifts for local children.
According to the event announcement, collection boxes are being placed in Redding, Anderson, Red Bluff, Corning and Orland, with additional locations being added. However, the specific drop-off businesses, collection hours and donation deadline have not yet been confirmed publicly. Residents should check with the organizers before taking donations to a particular business.
Anyone interested in helping can donate if they are able, attend the festivities or contact the MMA about participation and collection sites.
Event details
What: 3rd Annual North State Lighted Christmas Cruise & Toy Drive
When: Saturday, December 12th, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Cruise starts: Walmart Supercenter, 1515 Dana Drive, Redding, CA 96003
Cruise finishes: Everything Medical, 2376 Athens Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Family activities: Lighted motorcycle cruise, Santa and Mrs. Claus pictures, carnival-style children's games, food vendors and a meal for every child at no charge
Requested donations: New, unwrapped toys and gift cards
Collection communities: Redding, Anderson, Red Bluff, Corning and Orland. Exact collection sites are still to be confirmed.
Contact information and links
For event-related questions, toy collection locations or information about getting involved, use the Modified Motorcycle Association of California contact page. The association lists [email protected] for its event calendar correspondence. Its official website identifies James Payne as the Division 26/Anderson manager and Sophranna Noonkester as the Northern California manager. These are regional MMA representatives, not separately confirmed contacts for this particular toy drive.
Everything Medical, the announced endpoint, can be reached at 530-223-3633 or 877-221-3633. Its business address and contact form are available on the Everything Medical contact page. Its role as a pre-event toy donation drop-off location has not been confirmed, so call before bringing toys there.
The organizers' stated goal is simple: bring the community together for a festive evening while helping more local children have something to look forward to on Christmas morning.