Annual Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade

Coordinated by the Los Gatos Lions and Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department, the Annual Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade is back for its 68th year, on Saturday, December 7! Large crowds of community members from near and far gather to enjoy this beloved event.  Many begin gathering early in the morning to find their spot along the route and get settled in for the day. The road closure begins around 7:30 a.m., and is completed by 8:45 a.m. with no vehicular access after.  The roads will remain closed until approximately 3 p.m., depending on the time the parade concludes and the crowds clear.  Please be advised that access to downtown will be restricted and traffic may be heavy at times.  This may also be an opportunity to offer enhancements within you shop/restaurant for the crowds to shop, dine, and enjoy before and after the parade.  If you would like to learn more about the parade route, road closure, schedule, or other details, please visit https://www.lgsrecreation.org/parade/.

Important Information for Parklet Operators during the Parade

If your business has an agreement with the Town to operate a parklet, it is important that you note the following: 

• Parklets must remain open to the public during your non-business hours, with the exception of 1 hour prior to your opening time so that you may prep for service.
• If you plan to open by 11 a.m., when the parade begins, you may wish to place a sign within the parklet notifying folks that public use of the parklet ends at X time, and after that seating is by reservation only, or to check in at the host stand before being seated.
• If you do not plan to open until later in the afternoon, the parklet must remain open to the public on a first come, first served basis until one hour prior to your business’ opening time. 
• Folks may not sit/stand on the railing or planters of the parklets, and no seating may take place in front of/along the parklet wall that runs parallel to the road.

If you have any questions regarding your parklet usage, please connect with Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager at MRenn@losgatosca.gov