Merry Mountain Christmas Festival

03/24/2026

It’s that time of year again—we’re gearing up for the Mariposa Butterfly Parade! 🦋

The Butterfly Parade is happening on May 2nd, and we’re officially accepting entries! If you’re planning to participate, now’s the time to get signed up—we can’t wait to see all the creativity this year brings.

You can enter the Butterfly Parade here:
https://www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net/parade

We are so excited—let’s make this year’s parade a wonderfully full and vibrant celebration for our community! 🎉

12/23/2025

12/08/2025

Santa & Mrs. Claus will be taking telephone calls from their home at the North Pole. December 9, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 1-559-683-4646 or 1-209-742-4646.
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12/04/2025

✨ It’s time to Light Up Mariposa! ✨PLEASE SHARE
We’re delighted to invite you to participate in the 4th Annual Light Up Mariposa Competition—a cherished community tradition that brings joy, sparkle, and holiday magic to our entire town.
All Mariposa businesses, homes, and storefronts visible from the town area are encouraged to join in and help brighten our community with festive lights and creative holiday décor.

🎄 New This Year!
We’re bringing the voting directly to you! Simply use the scan code provided to cast your vote for your favorite displays. You can also drop your vote at the Mariposa Visitor Center. Your voice helps celebrate the incredible creativity and holiday spirit that makes Mariposa shine. CAST YOUR VOTE BY CHRISTMAS!

Let’s work together to transform Mariposa into a glowing holiday destination filled with warmth, excitement, and community pride. ❄️🌟

Let’s LIGHT UP MARIPOSA!

12/03/2025

Mark your calendar -- December 13! Start with the annual Christmas Parade on Main Street at 5:00pm, followed by the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and visit to Santa's Village at the Mariposa County Courthouse at 6:00pm. These events are sponsored by the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club of Mariposa, and Mariposa Yosemite Rotary Club. All events are free to the public. Santa and Mrs. Claus are looking forward to seeing you!

11/03/2025

It’s that wonderful time of year again — we’re excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Merry Mountain Christmas Parade! This year’s theme is “A Cowboy Christmas,” and we can’t wait to see your creative and festive parade entries.

Attached you will find the Parade Application and Event Flyer. Please be sure to complete all sections of the application, including:

The category of your entry

The total length of your entry (from bumper to bumper, in feet)

The verbiage in which you would like the announcer to say about your entry

This information is essential for properly organizing the parade lineup.

As a friendly reminder, please do not dress as Santa or Mrs. Claus, as they are always featured on the final parade float.

We truly appreciate your participation and community spirit. Please submit your completed parade entry by Wednesday, December 11th to Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center or email them to [email protected]

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center at (209) 966-2456 and ask for Kari.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you at this year’s Merry Mountain Christmas Parade!

12/18/2024

Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser is open from 9 AM to 3 PM! Admission includes an opportunity to vote for your favorite tree and a chance to win a $500 gift basket! Come visit us or purchase tickets online at https://www.mariposamuseum.com/event-details/christmas-tree-lane-fundraiser.

12/02/2024

11/18/2024

All businesses and houses visible from town are eligible!
LETS LIGHT UP MARIPOSA!!!!!