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Chino Youth Christmas Parade & Fair
The City of Chino invites you and your family to have fun at the Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair. Come celebrate the holiday season with a decorated entry competition celebrating Chino's youth. Immediately following the Parade, visit City Hall for the Holiday Fair and Carnival. The Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair is a yearly event held the second Saturday of December.
For More Information
For more information, please contact the Carolyn Owens Community Center at 909-334-3258 or email the Community Services Department.
Event Activities
Youth Parade
- Starts at 9 am
- On the corner of Riverside Drive and Monte Vista Avenue, heads east on Riverside Drive, south on Central Avenue, and ends at Chino Avenue
Craft Fair
- 9 am to 2 pm
- In the Senior Center and Library parking lots
Carnival Rides
- 9 am to 2 pm
- At the Civic Center on D Street between 7th and 6th Streets
Family Entertainment
- 11 am to 2 pm
- On the steps of City Hall at the corner of Central Avenue and D Street
Santa's Village at the Chino Youth Museum
- 9 am to 2 pm
- Free admission to the Youth Museum on the corner of 6th and D Streets. Pictures with Santa, crafts, games, cookie decorating, and more
Great Food
- 9 am to 2 pm
- Enjoy delicious food from various food vendors at the Civic Center on the corner of Central Avenue and D Street
Participant Information
Interested in entering your group as a participant for the Chino Youth Christmas Parade? Please stop by the Carolyn Owens Community Center Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5:30 pm to receive the application packet or compile your own complete packet with the documents below.
Decorated Entry Judging
Complete the Decorated Entry Judging Form if your group would like to be included in the Decorated Entry Competition. Awards will be given to the top float in the following categories:
- Best use of theme
- Best overall walking entry
- Best overall vehicle/float
Submission Deadlines
Participant applications must be turned by the deadline (check here for updates as the season approaches) to:
Carolyn Owens Community Center
13201 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Applications will not be accepted by email or fax.
Food Vendor Information
If you are interested in becoming a Food Vendor for the Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair, please complete the Food Vendor Application and submit the required documents.
Applications may also be picked up at the Carolyn Owens Community Center, 13201 Central Avenue.
Required Documents
- City of Chino Vendor Application and Waiver
- Provide proof of Temporary Food Facility Health Permit with the San Bernardino County Department of Environmental Health Services
- City of Chino one-day temporary permit or provide proof of Annual Business License
- Provide proof of $1 million liability insurance listing the City of Chino as an additional insured
- Provide proof of State Board of Equalization seller's permit for temporary location
For More Food Vendor Information
- For more information, please contact the Carolyn Owens Community Center at 909-334-3258 or email the Community Services Department
- For more information regarding the Seller Permit, please contact the Business License at 909-334-3263
- For more information regarding the Board of Equalization, please contact their Riverside Field Office at 951-680-6400
Retail & Craft Vendor Information
If you are interested in becoming a Retail or Craft Vendor for the Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair, please complete the Fair Vendor Application and submit required documents.
Craft Fair Vendor Invite Letter
Required Documents
- City of Chino Vendor Application and Waiver
- City of Chino one-day temporary permit or provide proof of Annual Business License
- Provide proof of State Board of Equalization seller's permit for temporary location
For More Retail & Craft Fair Information
- For more information, please contact the Chino Senior Center at 909-334-3271 or email the Community Services Department
- For more information regarding the Seller Permit, please contact the Business License Department at 909-334-3263
- For more information regarding the Board of Equalization, please contact their Riverside Field Office at 951-680-6400
Volunteer Information
The City of Chino is always in need of volunteers for the parade. A volunteer's hours range from 6 am to 4:30 pm. Assignments include parade marshals, vendor assistants, fair assistants, and help with set-up and clean-up:
Parade Route Volunteers
- Shift range 7 am to Noon
- Volunteers will assist with parade route duties/tasks, set-up and clean-up. Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time. Minimum age 14; 12 to 13 year old accompanied by an adult volunteer
Craft Fair Volunteers
- Shift Range 6 to 8 am and 3 to 4:30 pm.
- Volunteers will assist with set-up and take down of EZ-Ups; assist vendors with unloading/loading merchandise from vendor vehicles to/from vendors assigned booth. Minimum age 16
Applying to Volunteer & More Information
If you are interested in being a volunteer, please fill out a Volunteer Application. For more information regarding volunteers visit our Volunteers page.
The City of Chino Community Services Department strives to provide quality programs and activities to the residents of Chino. Special events enhance the quality of life and builds a sense of community.
You can increase your exposure to the community by contributing to the success of special events, like the Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair. The Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair is Chino's longest running special event and the annual event attracts over 10,000 participants.