Pleasanton opens holiday parade registration for Dec. 5

Pleasanton’s holiday parade is taking shape, and community groups can now sign up. The city schedules its Hometown Holiday Celebration for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. PST on Main Street.

A tree lighting outside the Museum on Main follows, with music and a visit from Santa, according to the city’s event page.

Entry fees are $60 for PUSD and co-sponsored groups, $70 for nonprofits, $80 for residents’ private entries, and $100 for businesses or nonresidents’ private entries. Entrants must check in by 4:30 p.m. Holiday-themed entries are required; distributing candy or other items along the route is prohibited.

The city’s celebration page links to parade registration, volunteer signups and sponsorship information. General questions go to 925-931-5352.

Source and registration links: https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/your-community/arts-theaters-events/hometown-holiday-celebration/

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