Applications are due by Monday, Nov. 16 for this year’s annual Lompoc Valley Children’s Christmas season parade, taking place at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4.

The 2026 parade theme is A Hometown Christmas.

Individuals, groups or businesses interested in participating are required to complete an application and submit it to Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave., no later than Nov. 16.
 
Parade participants will assemble at 4:30 p.m. for check-in at the Union Bank parking lot, corner of Pine Avenue and H Street.

The parade route will head south on H Street, turning west on Ocean Avenue, and south to I Street, and should last about one hour.

After the parade, participants and spectators are invited to gather at Centennial Park, corner of Cypress and H streets, for the announcement of parade winners, as well as the lighting of the community Christmas tree and a visit with Santa.

Applications are available online at City of Lompoc Recreation and in-person at the Anderson Recreation Center during regular business hours.

For more call 805-875-8100.