‘Tis (almost) the Season for the Christmas on Euclid Experience

(ONTARIO, California) – Preparations are underway for one of the Inland Empire’s most enduring and cherished holiday traditions – the Christmas on Euclid Experience – returning this year with dazzling light displays, festive community gatherings, and the iconic 12-part Nativity scenes that have drawn visitors for generations.

For more than 100 years, Christmas on Euclid has transformed historic Euclid Avenue into a magical winter walkway filled with crafts, food, entertainment, and family-friendly holiday events. From the annual tree lighting and Holiday Light Parade to the 5K Reindeer Run, this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and brighter than ever.

At the heart of the Experience are the 12 near life-size Nativity scenes, originally crafted in 1958 by noted Los Angeles artist and sculptor Rudolph Vargas. Expanded to 12 scenes in 1976, the collection has been preserved, restored and displayed together every season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Continued restoration and upkeep remain an ongoing effort, and donations supporting preservation of the scenes are welcome through the Christmas on Euclid website.

2025 Christmas on Euclid Events

Thanksgiving thru New Year’s Day

Stroll the Euclid Avenue median north of the R. Jack Mercer Bandstand and enjoy the historic Nativity Scenes. A video and self-guided tour are available at ChristmasOnEuclid.com.

Saturday, December 6 – Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony

6:30–9 p.m., Euclid Avenue & Ontario Town Square

Saturday, December 13 – Craft Faire & Festival

10 a.m.–5 p.m., Ontario Town Square

Vendor registration available online through December 1.

Saturday, December 13 – Ontario 5K Reindeer Run

8 a.m. | Registration: ontarioca.gov/5kReindeerRun

Saturday, December 20 – Community Sing-A-Long

6–9 p.m., R. Jack Mercer Bandstand

Sunday, December 21 – Menorah Procession

6:30 p.m., Ontario Town Square