Washougal Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Reflection Plaza • Washougal, WA
📅 Dates
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Hours: Evening
💰 Cost
Free
All ages
🎯 Best For
All ages
🅿️ Parking
🐕 Pets
No animals are to be brought into the photo area because Santa has pet allergies.
🍽️ Food & Drink
Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa are available throughout the event, and Santa hands out candy canes.
Downtown Washougal's lighted Christmas parade rolls down Main Street, then everyone gathers in Reflection Plaza for the official tree lighting countdown, led by Santa. The Washougal High School Band plays, cookies and hot cocoa are free, and Santa hands out candy canes and poses for photos before and after the parade.
🌟 What You'll Experience
- Downtown lighted Christmas parade
- Official tree lighting countdown
- Washougal High School Band performances
- Santa photos and candy canes
- Watch the lighted parade downtown.
💡 Pro Tips
- Get to Reflection Plaza when the festivities begin if you want Santa photos before the parade, because he takes a break while it runs.
- Keep pets out of the Santa photo area, because Santa has pet allergies and no animals are allowed there.
- Stay after the parade for the tree lighting countdown led by Santa, who then goes back to taking photos for anyone who missed him.
- Dress warmly for a December evening outdoors downtown, and warm up with the free cookies and hot cocoa served all event long.
- You can enter the parade for free once applications open after Labor Day, or sign up to volunteer with the City of Washougal.
📞 Get More Information
Website: Visit Official Site
Phone: 360.835.8501 ext. 101
Email: [email protected]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions ❓
❓ Can we get a photo with Santa?
Yes. Santa hands out candy canes and poses for photos in Reflection Plaza before the parade. He takes a short break, leads the countdown to light the tree, then goes back to taking photos.
❓ Can I bring my dog?
Santa has pet allergies, so no animals are allowed in the photo area.
❓ Is there food and drink?
Free cookies and hot cocoa are served throughout the event.
❓ Is there live music?
Yes. The Washougal High School Band performs.
❓ How can I take part?
Parade entry applications open after Labor Day and are free. You can also sign up to volunteer with the City of Washougal.