This beloved holiday tradition grows in attendance each year. Photo courtesy of the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) – The annual Winter Wonderland Festival and Parade of Lights in Downtown Gridley is just 3 weeks away!

Wednesday, Dec. 3 the streets of historic downtown Gridley and Daddow Park will be filled to the brim with holiday revelers, music, vendors, bright lights and delights for all ages.

This beloved holiday tradition grows in attendance each year, beginning with the community tree lighting, now held in Daddow Park at 5:30 p.m. The great cedar that once functioned as the town’s giant living Christmas tree located on the Orchard Hospital campus has been retired, and festivities are now planned around a glowing spruce at the north end of Daddow Park, just off from Hazel St.

This beloved holiday tradition grows in attendance each year. Photo courtesy of the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce

Music will fill the parks gazebo and the streets downtown before the parade of lights begins at 6:30 p.m. and shopping opportunities will be available for visitors as the parade kicks into gear. Olaf from Disney’s Frozen and fellow Disney princesses will be strolling around for photo-ops with excited children.

The Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce is still accepting vendors for the festival and for participation in the parade. The chamber asks that interested parties and vendors pick up and return applications by Nov. 28 to avoid late fees.

For more information, pleas contact the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce at their office located at 890 Hazel St. or contact them via phone at 530-846-3142.