Get excited for the holidays, Rosemead! Our guide will help you discover all the seasonal happenings. Whether you're rediscovering your city or visiting for the first time, our guide reveals the best of Rosemead's holidays.
This season, immerse yourself in the stunning Mission Inn Festival of Lights, where dazzling displays illuminate the historic inn. Experience the magical transformation of nature at the Enchanted Forest of Light, featuring immersive light installations and enchanting trails. And the Cirque Dreams Holidaze is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a mesmerizing blend of acrobatics and festive cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Rosemead
- Enchanted Forest Of Light (La Cañada Flintridge)
- Mission Inn Festival of Lights (Riverside)
- The Polar Express Train Ride (Perris)
- Holiday Road (Calabasas)
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Riverside)
- Festival of Winter (Fontana)
- John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas (Anaheim)
- Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico (Rancho Cucamonga)
- Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony (Fontana)
- Hemet Christmas Parade (Hemet)
See these and even more events listed below!
Rosemead Holiday Light Displays
Mission Inn Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Nation's largest holiday light collection with over 500,000 annual visitors.
Description:
The Mission Inn Festival of Lights is a cherished annual tradition featuring over 4.5 million twinkling lights, live entertainment, and holiday-themed decorations.
Where: Riverside | More Info: Mission Inn Festival of Lights
Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
What to Expect:
Live entertainment and surprise visit from the North Pole.
Description:
The Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony is a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, refreshments, and a surprise visit from the North Pole. This festive celebration includes live performances and refreshments, making it a special way to kick off the holiday season.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Holiday Road
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with interactive attractions and festive food.
Description:
Holiday Road is a premier holiday event in Los Angeles featuring larger-than-life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and countless candy canes. The immersive experience includes a mile-long walking trail, interactive photo moments, a festive souvenir shop, and premium holiday bars. Guests can enjoy seasonal food from top LA food trucks and explore various holiday-themed attractions.
Where: Calabasas | More Info: Holiday Road
Enchanted Forest Of Light
What to Expect:
Interactive light installations in a botanical garden setting.
Description:
Descanso Gardens transforms into a spectacular night garden with intricate light installations, interactive exhibits, and ambient music, featuring returning favorites like stained glass houses and geometric sculptures.
Where: La Cañada Flintridge | More Info: Enchanted Forest Of Light
Rosemead Holiday Shows and Entertainment
John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
What to Expect:
Tribute performance to John Denver's music with a nostalgic 1970s atmosphere.
Description:
Rick Schuler, America's Top John Denver Tribute, performs an intimate holiday show featuring all your favorite John Denver hits and heartwarming inspirational carols, including "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine on My Shoulders," and "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
Where: Anaheim | More Info: John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
Hemet Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Star Spangled Christmas theme with decorated entries.
Description:
The Hemet Christmas Parade is a nighttime event celebrating Christmas with a Star Spangled theme, featuring decorated entries and a festive atmosphere.
Where: Hemet | More Info: Hemet Christmas Parade
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
What to Expect:
Dazzling holiday spectacle with 30 international performers.
Description:
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a spectacular holiday show featuring a seasoned troupe of 30 performers from over 12 countries. The event combines contemporary circus arts with a Broadway-style production, including an original musical score and dazzling costumes. It transforms various Christmas ornaments into life, showcasing astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle and whimsical joy.
Where: Riverside | More Info: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
What to Expect:
Rich cultural tapestry of Mexican Christmas traditions.
Description:
Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico is a vibrant show that weaves cherished Mexican traditions into a heartwarming story of the season. Through the joyous rhythms of mariachi and colorful Mexican dance, it captures the spirit of Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Magos, and the thrill of breaking piñatas.
Where: Rancho Cucamonga | More Info: Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
The Polar Express Train Ride
What to Expect:
Interactive onboard entertainment and personalized gift-giving by Santa.
Description:
Relive the classic holiday story of The Polar Express on a real train ride, featuring hot chocolate, cookies, and a reading of the children’s book. Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and present the first gift of Christmas—a silver sleigh bell.
Where: Perris | More Info: The Polar Express Train Ride
Rosemead Other Holiday Activities
Festival of Winter
What to Expect:
Snow play and festive activities for all ages.
Description:
The Festival of Winter is a free community event at Miller Park featuring train rides, rides and attractions, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths. It includes snow play and the chance to sled down over 40 tons of fresh snow.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Festival of Winter
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Temple City (2 miles)
- San Gabriel (2 miles)
- South El Monte (2 miles)
- El Monte (3 miles)
- Monterey Park (3 miles)
- Alhambra (3 miles)
- Arcadia (5 miles)
- South Pasadena (5 miles)
- Montebello (5 miles)
- Pasadena (6 miles)
- Monrovia (6 miles)
- West Puente Valley (6 miles)
- Baldwin Park (6 miles)
- Duarte (7 miles)
- Pico Rivera (7 miles)
- East Los Angeles (7 miles)
- West Whittier-Los Nietos (7 miles)
- Whittier (7 miles)
- West Covina (8 miles)
- Valinda (8 miles)
- La Puente (8 miles)
- Boyle Heights (8 miles)
- Altadena (8 miles)
- Hacienda Heights (8 miles)
- Maywood (9 miles)
- Bell Gardens (9 miles)
- South Whittier (9 miles)
- Bell (10 miles)
- Los Angeles (10 miles)
- Azusa (10 miles)
- Downey (10 miles)
- Covina (10 miles)
- Cudahy (11 miles)
- La Canada Flintridge (11 miles)
- South San Jose Hills (11 miles)
- Echo Park (11 miles)
- Huntington Park (11 miles)
- Glendale (11 miles)
- Silver Lake (11 miles)
- South Gate (12 miles)
- La Mirada (12 miles)
- Rowland Heights (12 miles)
- Norwalk (12 miles)
- Glendora (12 miles)
- Florence-Graham (13 miles)
- La Habra (13 miles)
- Walnut (13 miles)
- Lynwood (13 miles)
- Koreatown (13 miles)
- Bellflower (14 miles)
- Paramount (14 miles)
- Hollywood (15 miles)
- Brea (15 miles)
- Burbank (15 miles)
- Compton (15 miles)
- Buena Park (15 miles)
- San Dimas (15 miles)
- Cerritos (15 miles)
- Willowbrook (15 miles)
- Diamond Bar (15 miles)
- Lakewood (16 miles)
- Westmont (16 miles)
- West Hollywood (17 miles)
- Universal City (17 miles)
- Fullerton (17 miles)
- Tujunga (17 miles)
- La Verne (18 miles)
- Inglewood (18 miles)
- Cypress (18 miles)
- Pomona (18 miles)
- Placentia (18 miles)
- North Hollywood (19 miles)
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- Lennox (19 miles)
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- Stanton (20 miles)
- Yorba Linda (20 miles)
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- Lawndale (21 miles)
- Carson (21 miles)
- West Carson (22 miles)
- Montclair (22 miles)
- Sherman Oaks (22 miles)
- Chino (22 miles)
- Garden Grove (22 miles)
- Westminster (23 miles)
- Long Beach (23 miles)
- Van Nuys (23 miles)
- Valley Glen (23 miles)
- Torrance (23 miles)
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- North Hills (26 miles)
- Santa Ana (26 miles)
- Fountain Valley (27 miles)
- San Pedro (27 miles)
- North Tustin (27 miles)
- Tustin (27 miles)
- Rancho Cucamonga (28 miles)
- Northridge (28 miles)
- Huntington Beach (29 miles)
- Rancho Palos Verdes (29 miles)
- Eastvale (30 miles)
- Woodland Hills (31 miles)
- Canoga Park (31 miles)
- Costa Mesa (32 miles)
- Norco (32 miles)
- Irvine (32 miles)
- Corona (32 miles)
- Jurupa Valley (32 miles)
- Chatsworth (33 miles)
- Calabasas (33 miles)
- Canyon Country (33 miles)
- Newport Beach (33 miles)
- West Hills (34 miles)
- Glen Avon (34 miles)
- Santa Clarita (34 miles)
- Palmdale (35 miles)
- Fontana (37 miles)
- Lake Forest (37 miles)
- Agoura (38 miles)
- Laguna Hills (38 miles)
- Rubidoux (39 miles)
- Bloomington (39 miles)
- Valencia (40 miles)
- Riverside (40 miles)
- Rialto (40 miles)
- Agoura Hills (40 miles)
- Mission Viejo (40 miles)
- Rancho Santa Margarita (41 miles)
- Laguna Beach (41 miles)
- Aliso Viejo (41 miles)
- Simi Valley (43 miles)
- Lancaster (43 miles)
- Ladera Ranch (43 miles)
- Colton (43 miles)
- Laguna Niguel (44 miles)
- Thousand Oaks (44 miles)
- San Bernardino (45 miles)