Date & Time
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:00–8:00 PM (tree lighting at 6:00 PM)
Saturday, December 5, 2026, Christmas Parade at 5:00 PM
Address
Railroad Avenue, Shelton, WA 98584
Description
KristmasTown Kiwanis and the Shelton Downtown Merchants host this two-day holiday celebration in downtown Shelton, and all of it is free.
Friday starts at 4:00 PM with a free movie at Shelton Cinemas. Admission is a non-perishable food donation. The Tree Lighting Ceremony at Post Office Park follows at 6:00 PM. Afterward, the celebration spreads along Railroad Avenue with local school choirs in the park, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, bonfires with marshmallow roasting, and wagon and kiddie train rides through downtown. The fire dancers are back again this year with a performance after dark. Downtown merchants stay open until 8:00 PM for late-night shopping and specials, and shoppers can pick up a Shop Shelton First Rewards Card for chances to win prizes. Details are on the Shelton Downtown Merchants website.
On Saturday at 5:00 PM, the Christmas Parade brings floats, lights and music through downtown. KristmasTown Kiwanis and Peninsula Credit Union sponsor the parade, which is one of Shelton’s longest-running holiday traditions.
Tickets
Free. The Friday movie is free with a non-perishable food donation.