Night of Lights

  • When
December 4, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Where
500 Main St
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Kick off the holidays in Half Moon Bay at the Annual Tree Lighting & Lighted Parade with Santa Claus. The parade steps off around 6:15 PM — arrive early to claim your spot along the route. Afterward, Santa heads to Mac Dutra Plaza, where kids can share their Christmas wishes.

4 PM — Holiday Market by Make It Main Street @ Kelly Ave.
5 PM — Tree Lighting by the Coastside Chamber @ Mac Dutra Plaza
5:15 PM — Holiday Karaoke by Abundant Grace @ Mac Dutra Plaza
6:15 PM — PARADE by the Coastside Chamber on Main Street
7:30ish PM — Santa by the Coastside Chamber @ Mac Dutra Plaza

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