Coachella Anime-Themed Holiday Parade Planned Friday: Road Closures

COACHELLA, CA — The holiday season brightened up the city Wednesday evening with a tree-lighting event at City Hall. Friday, Coachella will enjoy an anime-themed holiday parade.

The annual holiday parade will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Westerfield Way.

Friday, the community can get further into the holiday spirit.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing a theme that is so popular with the community, especially our youth, represented in this year's parade," said City Councilman Neftali Galarza. "It'll be a great time for sure!"

Trophies will be awarded to top parade participants for their execution of the anime-themed entries.

After the parade, the festivities will continue at Veterans' Memorial Park with an ice slide, carnival rides, a live DJ, a s'mores station and food vendors.

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, Wednesday, drew together our wonderful community to celebrate our newest Hometown Heroes, local performers, and the holiday season.

The event included a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus who stopped by downtown as city officials flipped a switch to illuminate the tree. Attendees witnessed a synchronized music light show and free food samples.

Mayor Steven Hernandez spoke on both events and what they mean to the community of Coachella.

"The holiday tree lighting and holiday parade add such a sense of magic and excitement to our downtown this time of year," Hernandez said. "We all enjoy seeing everyone from our seniors to the kids getting into the holiday spirit."