Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Paramount for 2026. The city lights its tree at Paramount Boulevard and Jackson Street on December 2, then the Santa Train, a local tradition for more than 50 years, brings Santa to stops across town for four afternoons. 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 Paramount
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Paramount
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Wednesday, December 2, 6 pm to 9 pm, free
- Santa visit: Santa Claus appears at the tree lighting
- Santa Train: December 7 to 10, from 3 pm daily, free
- Every date checked on the City of Paramount event calendar on Nov 11
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Paramount Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6 pm to 9 pm
- Where: Paramount Blvd. and Jackson St., Paramount, CA (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Paramount lights its holiday tree at the corner of Paramount Boulevard and Jackson Street on a Wednesday night, and Santa Claus makes a special visit to greet families.
The three-hour evening fills the intersection with hot chocolate, cookies, holiday characters, live music and photo spots, so there is time to linger after the big switch-on.
Parent tip: It is a school night, so plan an early arrival right at 6 pm if you want Santa photos before the line grows. Call Community Services at (562) 220-2121 with questions.
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- City of Paramount Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Paramount Blvd. and Jackson St., Paramount, CA (opens in maps)
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Paramount Santa Train
- When: Monday, December 7, to Thursday, December 10, 2026, starting at 3 pm each day
- Where: Stops around Paramount, including Progress Park, Paramount, CA (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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For more than 50 years the Santa Train has rolled through Paramount neighborhoods over four afternoons in December, with Santa hopping off at each stop for photos.
He hands out apples and candy canes along the way, and the Progress Park stop is set up as an inclusive experience for kids with diverse abilities and needs.
Parent tip: Each day covers a different part of town, so call Community Services at (562) 220-2121 to find the stop and day nearest you, and have the camera ready from 3 pm.
- Host
- City of Paramount Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Stops around Paramount, including Progress Park, Paramount, 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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Plan your December
When each Paramount Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the tree lighting on the evening of December 2 for hot chocolate and Santa photos, then check which Santa Train day covers your neighborhood for a second, closer-to-home visit the following week.
- Paramount Annual Tree Lighting CeremonyParamount · Dec 2
- Paramount Santa TrainParamount · Dec 7 to Dec 10
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Lakewood, Long Beach, Buena Park and Lomita. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Paramount Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Paramount this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Paramount for 2026: the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Santa Train.
When is the Paramount tree lighting in 2026?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the intersection of Paramount Boulevard and Jackson Street.
Is Santa at the Paramount tree lighting?
Yes. The city says Santa Claus makes a special visit, along with holiday characters, live music, hot chocolate and cookies.
When does the Paramount Santa Train run?
Monday, December 7, through Thursday, December 10, 2026, starting at 3 pm each day. Santa stops for photos and hands out apples and candy canes.
Who do I contact about Paramount holiday events?
Email the City of Paramount Community Services Department at CommunityServices@paramountcity.com or call (562) 220-2121.
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 Paramount 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.