Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Covina for 2026. The Covina Christmas Parade celebrates its 75th year on the night of December 5, and two weeks later families can stroll downtown to meet Christmas characters before a free concert at Heritage Plaza. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Covina
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Covina
- 75th Covina Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 6:30 pm, free
- Holiday Character Stroll: Saturday, December 19, 4:45 pm
- Christmas Concert: December 19, 5:30 pm at Heritage Plaza, free hot chocolate
- Every date checked in the City of Covina Fall 2026 guide on Nov 11
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Night paradeFree
75th Annual Covina Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:30 pm; streets begin closing at 4:30 pm
- Where: Downtown Covina, starting at Citrus Ave. and Badillo St., Covina, CA (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Covina’s Christmas Parade turns 75 this year, and the evening procession starts at Citrus Avenue and Badillo Street, heads west on Badillo, then turns south on Hollenbeck Avenue toward Puente Street.
The city is marking the anniversary with special signs for local businesses and groups that have served Covina for 75 years or longer, so expect a few extra nods to the town’s history between the bands and floats.
Parent tip: Chairs and blankets must stay on the curb until the streets are fully closed around 4:30 to 5 pm, then you can move up to the blue line. Arrive early for a front spot along Badillo.
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- Downtown Covina, starting at Citrus Ave. and Badillo St., Covina, CA (opens in maps)
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Character strollFree
Holiday Character Stroll and Christmas Concert
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026; character stroll 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm, concert 5:30 pm to 7 pm
- Where: Downtown Covina and Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, with free hot chocolate
- Ages: All ages
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Families start at Badillo Street and Citrus Avenue and stroll north through decorated downtown Covina, keeping an eye out for favorite Christmas characters along the east side of the street.
The walk ends at Heritage Plaza, where the Covina Concert Band plays a holiday program while families sip free hot chocolate.
Parent tip: Bring a phone for character photos on the walk up Citrus, and wear layers for the outdoor concert once the sun goes down.
- Host
- City of Covina Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Covina and Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
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When each Covina Christmas event for kids happens
Both Covina events land on Saturday evenings downtown along Citrus Avenue, so the same parking plan works twice. Go early on December 5 for parade curb space, and on December 19 start the stroll at Badillo Street before the 5:30 pm concert.
- 75th Annual Covina Christmas ParadeCovina · Dec 5
- Holiday Character Stroll and Christmas ConcertCovina · Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for West Covina, Baldwin Park, La Puente and La Verne. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Covina Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Covina this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Covina for 2026: the 75th Annual Covina Christmas Parade and the Holiday Character Stroll and Christmas Concert.
When is the Covina Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6:30 pm. It starts at Citrus Avenue and Badillo Street, travels west on Badillo, then south on Hollenbeck Avenue to Puente Street.
When do streets close for the Covina parade?
Street closures begin at 4:30 pm and can take about 30 minutes. Personal items must stay on the curb until the streets are fully closed.
What is the Holiday Character Stroll in Covina?
On Saturday, December 19, 2026, families walk north from Badillo Street and Citrus Avenue from 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm to spot Christmas characters, then the Covina Concert Band plays at Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Who do I contact about Covina holiday events?
Email cparade@covinaca.gov about the parade, or Covina Parks and Recreation at recreation@covinaca.gov and (626) 384-5340 for other events.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Covina on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.