Hometown Holiday Festivities

You won’t want to miss the holiday fun and festivities in South Monterey County communities. Get in the holiday spirit while enjoying the twinkle of lights, the sounds of Christmas music, the scents of holiday goodies and activities for the whole family.

Friday, December 2 — King City Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, the parade heads up Mildred to Broadway, turns East on Broadway and ends at the King City Town Square. Featuring vehicles of all types. Enjoy Santa, vendor booths and music at the Square. Entry forms for parade and vendor participation are available at the Chamber office, 200 Broadway, Suite B, or by email to kcchambermanager@kingcitychamber.com.

ay, December 3 — 37th Annual Soledad Parade of lights
Festivities start at 2:00 p.m. and continue after the parade in Cesar Chavez Park with kid’s games and an appearance by Santa. The parade gets underway at 5:00 p.m. It forms near California Gourmet Pizza on West St. and continues down Front St. for a few blocks. Participants will ride in Christmas-themed floats, decorated cars or trucks, on horses or walk in groups promoting their organization or school activities. Sponsored by the Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce and the City of Soledad. Call Pauline Tomasini at (831) 678-3379 for entry forms for parade participation and forms for food booths (food booths for nonprofit organizations only).

Sunday, December 5 — Sol Treasures Hometown Market
You won’t want to miss the annual Sol Treasures Hometown Outdoor Handmade Market at 519 Broadway in King City. Shop for treasures handmade in Monterey County. Pick up gifts for yourself, friends and family. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call (831) 386-9809 or visit soltreasures.com.

Friday, December 9 — Greenfield Holiday Celebration at the Village Green Park
It all starts at 6:00 p.m. with a Tree Lighting Ceremony, followed by the holiday parade 6:10 to 6:50 p.m. The parade begins at Memorial Hall and goes through El Camino Real. Plan to catch the park celebration and holiday performances 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Presented by the City of Greenfield. For more information, please send an email to recreation@ci.greenfield.ca.us or call/text to (831) 236-1230.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 9, 10, 11 — Monterey County Dance Theater 2022 Nutcracker Ballet
The Monterey County Dance Foundation and the Monterey County Dance Theatre invite you to join us for some holiday magic at the Annual Nutcracker Ballet! This beautiful holiday tradition will take place at the historic Robert Stanton Theatre in King City. Performances are Friday December 9, 7:30 p.m., Saturday December 10, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday December 11, 2:30 p.m. Ages 4 and older. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any Monterey County Dance Theater dancer or by contacting Monterey County Dance Theater or Monterey County Dance Foundation via Facebook Messenger.