Everyone Loves a Parade - Holiday Parade & Market
Sat, Dec 13
|Downtown Benicia
Everyone loves a parade during the holidays! The parade starts at 10am at First and D Street and ends at H Street & features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus. The Holiday Market features a fantastic array of handcrafted arts & crafts, gourmet items & food.
Time & Location
Dec 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Downtown Benicia, Benicia, CA, USA
About the event
🎉 Saturday, Dec 13th, is the 31st annual Parade & Holiday Market, making the season bright in Benicia - so join us from 10am–3pm. ✨ Bring your family and friends to celebrate the season, enjoy the parade, and shop local at the holiday market & all of our fabulous boutiques in downtown Benicia. 😃
The parade starts at 10am at First and D Street and ends at H Street. The parade features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus. The Holiday Market features handcrafted arts & crafts, gourmet items and delicious foods.
Merchants have stores decorated for the holidays, and some are have special offerings for the time during the market! For example:
The Vortex will be hosting a SILENT DISCO around First & C Streets from 11am-1pm
The Inn at Benicia Bay (located on D Street just off of First Street) will be hosting Santa from 11am-2pm
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Celebrate 250 years of American spirit at Benicia’s beloved July 3rd Torchlight Parade! Join us on historic First Street for an evening of community, tradition, and festive fun as the parade lights up downtown Benicia. The celebration begins at 6:30 PM—bring your family, friends, and patriotic pride for an unforgettable night in downtown Benicia.