Sutter Creek Events

19th Annual Sutter Creek Parade of Lights

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

Parade starts at 6:00 pm
Roads close at 5:00 pm

Go direct to new Parade of Lights website. This year, we have added an online entry and payment method for the convenience of those who would like to use that instead of mailing everything into our PO Box. But the mailing method will still be available for anyone who isn’t ready to jump into the online pieces yet.

Free Shuttle Service from the Italian Picnic Grounds — 3:00 to 5:30, and after Parade.

Come join us for the Sutter Creek Parade of Lights in our sweet little town to bring in the Christmas spirit! And whether you are in the Parade of Lights or are a spectator, we know that you will have fun at this event!

Things to Know

Remember… the Parade of Lights is always a RAIN or SHINE event, but dangerous winds or lightning may cancel the Parade even at the last minute. We will announce that on our Facebook page if this ever becomes necessary.

You can enter the Parade of Lights online using the entry form on this page, or print off the entry form and mail it all in. All info is on the form.
Arts and Crafts Vendors will be in the Auditorium from 1:00-8:00. Apply to be a Vendor using the entry form below.
Food vendors will be on both ends of Main Street
Sponsors keep the Parade of Lights returning every year, and are very much appreciated. Learn more about sponsorships below!

VIP Viewing Sections

We only have a few spots for our VIP Section, so we will draw from the inquires. Apply in an email to info@SCParadeofLights.org to be in the drawing for a spot.

Vendor Alley

Join us for “Vendor Alley” with Arts and Crafts vendors all around the Plaza on Main Street and inside the Auditorium. The Arts and Craft Show starts at 1pm and will continue after the Parade is over until 8:00 pm for you to shop and enjoy.

Along with the Arts and Crafts booths, there will be Food Vendors in the Vendor Alley area by the Plaza, and a few Food Vendors at the North end of Main Street where the Parade starts. Stroll through before the Parade of Lights starts and then after the Parade is over to see all of the fun pieces waiting for you!

Interested in becoming a Vendor? Go to our vendors page to learn more and apply!
https://scparadeoflights.org/