Christmas in the Park is proud to be have been in San Jose for the past 32 years, but in order to keep that tradition going, we need your help! Christmas in the Park brings over half a million visitors each year to Downtown San Jose, and if each visitor were to donate $1 in one of the many donation boxes, then Christmas in the Park would be fully funded for the next year.
To make supporting the event even better, purchase a Blinky’s Favorite Eateries pin. Not only do all proceeds go directly to Christmas in the Park, but also you get great discounts at your favorite local eateries. Pins can be purchased online at the North Pole Information booth for only $11, and last throughout the entire holiday season. There are no coupons to get the discounts. Just wear your pin, eat and enjoy saved money!
We have some great, young minds here in the Bay Area. Local high schools from across San Jose competed against each other in different categories to claim victory as the best-decorated tree in Christmas in the Park. Students were given two days and a freshly cut Christmas tree to put their imagination to work. In Group A, the art classes, Pioneer High School's National Art Honor Society took first place with their reminiscent display of the "Wizard of Oz." Following in second place was Abraham Lincoln High School's National Art Honor Society with their interpretation of the classic "Nutcracker." Archbishop Mitty High School's Community Arts Program with their "Dogs" tree that featured dozens of your favorite furry animals claimed third place.
For Group B, the non-art classes, Silver Creek High School reigns supreme in first place with their wonderland of decorations, with inspiration from "Alice in Wonderland." James Lick High School's sweet tooth snagged them second place, with a tree decorated from stump to star in sweet treats from "Candy Land." Branham High School's "Best Buddies" tree showed the importance of having a best friend, and snagged them third place.
Check out our Holiday Tree Gallery page for more information
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Blinky's Favorite Eateries Pins are officially up for sale! They can be purchased online through PayPal or at the North Pole Information Booth located in the park. Pins cost $11, which includes tax and shipping. We understand. The holidays can get expensive, so that's why Blinky is bringing you special discounts to some of his favorite Downtown San Jose restaurants that support Christmas in the Park! Our partners are offering special discounts for everyone who purchases and wears the Blinky Pin while Christmas in the Park is open. There is a limited number available, so get yours before they sell out! Only one discount per person per pin (But it's good all 38 days of Christmas in the Park.) Visit Blinky's Favorite Eateries to learn more. |
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Want to have everything about Christmas in the Park in the palm of your hands? Well, download our new Christmas in the Park smart phone application available for both Android, iPhone, and iPad users! |
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The Tabard's Theater's holiday production of "It's A Wonderful Life" runs from December 2-18 at Theater on San Pedro Square. The classic Christmas story comes to life on stage while supporting another holiday tradition- Christmas in the Park. The Tabard Theater Company is committed to making theater affordable and accessible to all, through its various outreach programs. In addition, the theater donates a portion of its concession proceeds to community area non-profits. For the holiday season, our friends at the Tabard Theater have chosen San Jose's best loved holiday event – Christmas in the Park. Just think - you can dine downtown, watch this holiday classic and then stroll through Christmas in the Park. Dare I say it? Yes, "It's A Wonderful Life..."
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Celebrating the holidays has never been better for our community, our children, and our planet. Christmas in the Park was at the forefront of LED Christmas lights nine years ago, when LED lights were still in the experimental stage. After we switched to LED lights, we reduced our energy consumption by 70 percent. Christmas in the Park is currently working towards becoming a Zero Waste Event, and we need your help! Make sure you are properly disposing of your goodies at the park, and don't forget—We are a plastic bag free zone! Find out about the new Bright Green Tree Zone, the new human-powered display, and more at our website. |
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Ever wish you could hop onto the Santa Claus Railroad to enjoy the sights and sounds of the park? Now kids cans! This year we're bringing a fully working train for the kiddies to enjoy at the park. Hop on board this new attraction. |
The Bay Area's best, free family event will return for its 32nd year in Downtown San Jose. Christmas in the Park opens on Friday, November 25th. This annual event will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. through midnight every day, until Sunday, January 1, 2012. Explore our new website to fine your old favorites and to see all the new things we have in store for you!
Meet the newest reindeer on the block, Blinky. He's the new kid in town and the official mascot of Christmas in the Park. You can find Blinky all over our website, at the park, and even at some of his favorite eateries. He even has his own Facebook page! Want to meet Blinky? Come to Christmas in the Park's opening night to meet Blinky and get a picture with him!
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