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Sonora, CA – The 4th Annual Christmas Town Sonora Lighting Ceremony was held on Wednesday night (11/26) in downtown Sonora, kicking off the holiday season.
A crowd of several hundred people enjoyed the activities at the Sonora Fire Museum, where kids and adults performed skits and sang Christmas carols. Then, across the street, the Saint James Episcopal (Red) Church brought cheers from the audience as the Christmas tree was lit after a countdown from ten. The white lights sparkled with the outline of the church, and the colorful Christmas tree was a sight to behold, with many attendees making sure to get a close-up look at both.
The welcoming of the holiday season continues tomorrow evening, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in downtown Sonora with the 42nd annual Christmas Parade along Washington Street in downtown Sonora, Friday, November 28, 2025, evening, with the goal to bring the community and visitors to the downtown district this holiday season. Additionally, many other Christmas Town events will begin next week.
