Parade & Festival listings for Orange County
Dana Point Festival of Whales Dana Point - The incredible 5000-mile migration of the majestic California Gray Whale from Alaska to Mexico begins in December and continues through March. During this peak season, 40 – 50 whales pass by Dana Point each day, using the Dana Point Headland’s 200-foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path. Dana Point offers the BEST whale watching along the California Coast – don’t miss it!
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Garden Grove - The Strawberry Festival over the years has evolved into a variety of Commercial booths, Arts and Crafts, Game Booths, Food Booths and major Carnival Rides which dot the landscape of the Village Green, located between Euclid Avenue and Main Street, two blocks north of Garden Grove Boulevard.
First Thursdays Art Walk Laguna Beach - Join 40 member galleries for a festive, cultural evening on the first thursday of every month.
Sawdust Art Festival Laguna Beach - The Sawdust Art Festival proudly presents its world-renowned art festivals each summer and holiday season as well as art classes at the beautiful Sawdust grounds each March and the Art Studio Tour each April. The Sawdust Art Festival is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the public with the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the art and culture created in Laguna Beach.
Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade Laguna Niguel - Generations of families gathered along Crown Valley Parkway on a peaceful and brilliant Saturday morning to watch the largest and most creative display of community in the City’s history! This year, the parade was filled with beautiful equestrian units, patriotic and inspirational military tributes, spirit filled youth groups, classic auto clubs, talented marching bands and some of the biggest attractions in the nation!
Swallows Day Parade San Juan Capistrano - This is the nation's largest non-motorized parade. It is totally organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Arrive early; most street closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade begins promptly at 11 am.