Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade Ranks #4 on USA TODAY's 10 Best Holiday Parades List
Highest placement ever for the beloved Napa Valley tradition
CALISTOGA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Visit Calistoga and the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce that the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade has been named the #4 Best Holiday Parade in the country in USA TODAY’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the parade’s highest ranking to date and continues its impressive streak of being recognized on the national list every year since 2022.
Selected by a panel of travel experts and USA TODAY editors before being opened to a nationwide public vote, the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade earned its place among celebrated holiday traditions across the country—surpassing major metropolitan parades, including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which ranked #8.
“We’re thrilled to see Calistoga’s signature holiday event receive this level of national recognition,” said Eric Reichert, President and CEO of Visit Calistoga and the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce. “The Lighted Tractor Parade captures the spirit of our agricultural heritage, our creativity, and the small-town magic that makes Calistoga such a special place during the holidays.”
The annual parade takes place on the first Saturday each December and is now in its 30th year. It features a dazzling procession of vintage and modern tractors, floats, and farm equipment bedecked in thousands of twinkling lights. Drawing some 15,000 to 20,000 spectators from across Napa Valley and beyond, the event celebrates Calistoga’s farming roots while offering an unforgettable seasonal spectacle for all ages.
Full results are available at the official USA Today 10Best announcement page.
While this year’s event has passed, next year’s parade has been scheduled for December 5, 2026. To learn more about the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade—including event details, history, and how to attend, see the parade page on Visit Calistoga's website.
About Calistoga
The small town of Calistoga California is known for its relaxed atmosphere, natural geothermal waters, popular spas, wide variety of wineries, and diverse dining options from casual bistros to a Michelin-starred restaurant. Outdoor enthusiasts will find an abundance of hiking adventures and biking trails for all levels. A mere 30-minute drive from the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, Calistoga is located at the top of the Napa Valley, has a population of about 5,000 and is just over 2.5 square miles. Information about lodging and dining options, local wineries, spas, and events in Calistoga, may be found online at VisitCalistoga.com and on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @VisitCalistoga. The Calistoga Welcome Center is located at 1457 Lincoln Avenue (next to the Mount View Hotel). The Welcome Center may also be reached by phone at (707) 942-6333/Toll free (866) 306-5588 and email at [email protected].
Calistoga's Lighted Tractor Parade
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