College Park holidays: Tree lighting, Tinsel Trail, Christmas Parade, Santa Claus visits
The city of College Park hosts Light Up the City, a holiday tree lighting event, Holiday Tinsel Trail, Christmas Parade, and visits with Santa Claus.
The events take place from Tuesday, December 2 through Saturday December 6, 2025.
The schedule is below.
We will update with more details and locations for Santa when the info is released — check back!
Light Up the City & Holiday Tinsel Trail
Tuesday, December 2 | 6–8 PM
College Park Auditorium Lawn
Christmas on Godby: Light Up the City
Friday, December 5 | 6–8 PM
Tracey Wyatt Recreation Complex
49th Annual College Park Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6 | 9:30–11:30 AM
Main Street (Line-up at College St. & Yale Ave.)
Santa’s Coming to Town
Saturday, December 13 | 9 AM–4 PM
Various College Park locations
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