About This Event
The Yakima Holiday Lighted Parade brings twinkling lights, festive floats and holiday costumes to downtown Yakima on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026. The parade begins at 6 p.m.
The route starts at the Salvation Army on 6th Avenue, with participant check-in at 9 S 6th Avenue, travels down Yakima Avenue, turns onto 3rd Street and finishes in front of the Capitol Theatre. Santa Claus appears at the end of the parade, and attendees can take selfies with Santa in front of the Capitol Theatre. The official lighting of Yakima’s holiday tree follows.
Parade entry is free and open to businesses, schools, nonprofits, dance teams, community organizations, car clubs and groups of friends. Yakima Federal Savings and Loan partners on the event, which organizers frame as a way to celebrate the community and support downtown businesses.
Event Highlights
- Santa Claus appearance
- Selfies with Santa
- Holiday tree lighting
Event Details
- Spectator Admission
- Free
- Vehicle Registration Link
- Register your vehicle
- Show Vehicle Registration
- Free
Location
Salvation Army Parade Staging Area9 S 6th AvenueYakima, WA 98902Organizer / Source
- Organizer
- Yakima Sunfair Parade
- Phone
- 509-759-4872
- Official website
- Visit website
- Event website
- Visit Event Website
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