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PEACE ON EARTH
The holiday celebrations in Downtown Napa have already begun with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Veterans Park last Wednesday. The thirty-foot tree is lit every evening, so make sure to stop by for some great photo opportunities, do some holiday shopping, get a bite to eat with the family, or festive drinks out with friends.
The most anticipated community celebration, the annual Christmas Parade will take place in Downtown Napa on Saturday, December 6th at 5 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade was easy. ”Joy to the World and Peace on Earth,” something we wish for this holiday season and for years to come. Three cash awards of $500 each will be given by the parade judges’ choices in three categories: Best Use of Lights, Best Theme-Oriented, and Best Use of Music. Anyone can enter the parade, and it’s free. Whether you choose
to build an elaborate float, simply march along with your group, or just watch, the Napa Christmas parade is a hometown tradition that has grown over the years.
The parade begins on Second Street at School, heads east on Second to Brown, then north to Third, and finally west back to School Street. Judging takes place on Third Street in front of the courthouse, across from the Second Street garage. All groups are recognized and introduced at the stage.
Old Saint Nick will set up shop in the lobby of the Visit Napa Valley Welcome Center near the corner of First and Randolph St., as soon as he wraps up the Christmas parade, around 6:30 p.m. He’ll bring a staff of Elves who will pass out candy canes. All the little ones have to do is bring their wish list and tell Santa what they want. Santa will do his best to fill all those requests.
The Christmas Parade Grand Marshal this year is Joe Peatman, founder and owner of Downtown Joes at 902 Main Street. Join him and his family as they greet all parade onlookers.
None of this would be possible without all the parade volunteers, the support of the staff and elected officials of the City of Napa, and the sponsors: City of Napa, Wine Down Media, Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine and the Downtown Napa Association. Parade applications can be found at DoNapa.com or by calling 707-257-0322.
We invite you to shop, taste, dine and celebrate the holiday season with family and friends in Downtown Napa! visit
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