The city of Santa Ana kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 22, 2025 with a festive tree lighting ceremony at Plaza Calle Cuatro, located in the heart of downtown. This free community event runs from 5 PM to 8 PM and features live entertainment, a tree lighting ceremony, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus, creating a magical evening for all ages.
Note: Santa Ana’s Winter Village will not be returning to the Civic Center in 2025.

Santa Ana Plaza Navideña
Admission: Free
Where: Plaza Calle Cuatro ( intersection of French St. and East 4th), Downtown Santa Ana
Approximate Address: 325 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Plaza Navideña is taking place in the downtown Santa Ana area, on the intersection of French St. and East 4th St.
Dates: Friday, November 22, 2024
Hours: 5 – 8 PM
Plaza Navideña Parking
- Parking will be available in downtown Santa Ana at 300 E 5th St.
- Regular parking rates will be in effect, first two hours are free.
Plaza Navideña Program
- TBA
Things to do
- Enjoy live entertainment
- Photo opportunities with Santa
- Tree lighting ceremony
- Arts and crafts
Discounted parking rates are available for Santa Ana Winter Village at the following County of Orange parking structures:
- Santa Ana Courthouse – Library Parking Structure: 690 W. Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Civic Center Public Parking: 601 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Santa Ana Courthouse Parking Structure: 1020 W. Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92703
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