Placerville Sets November 27 Tree Lighting and December 6 Hangtown Christmas Parade

PLACERVILLE, El Dorado County — October 28, 2026. Downtown Placerville is preparing for two seasonal events later this year: the Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, November 27, and the 48th Annual Hangtown Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6. Both appear on the city’s official public events calendar, giving residents time to plan visits to Historic Main Street.

November 27: Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting

The city lists Hometown Holiday activities on Friday, November 27, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Bell Tower/Main Street area in downtown Placerville. The central moment of the evening is scheduled for 6 p.m., when the tree lights come on.

Families hoping to see the illumination should plan to arrive before 6 p.m. rather than assuming the lights will be switched on at the start of the event. The city describes the gathering as annual festivities on Main Street but does not establish a complete performance lineup, stall directory or parking arrangements in the calendar summary.

December 6: Hangtown Christmas Parade

Placerville’s city events calendar also names the 48th Annual Hangtown Christmas Parade for Sunday, December 6, at 1 p.m. The listed location is downtown along Historic Main Street. The public listing links to additional parade information, which visitors should check for the confirmed route, road restrictions and spectator guidance closer to parade day.

Planning a downtown visit

The two events take place on different dates and have different schedules: the tree lighting is an evening event the Friday after Thanksgiving, while the parade begins on a Sunday afternoon the following week. Neither should be confused with Placerville’s separate October 31 downtown trick-or-treat event.

For out-of-town visitors, historic downtown can be busy during scheduled community celebrations. Before traveling, check whether organizers have posted changes to traffic access, parking or event hours. Weather and operational plans can change, so the city calendar remains the authoritative starting point for updates.

Source and details: City of Placerville official community events calendar, accessed October 28, 2026. Calendar listings identify the November 27 4–8 p.m. festivities and 6 p.m. lighting, plus the December 6 1 p.m. parade. This report does not imply additional attractions not confirmed by the city.

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