First-ever Ontario holiday parade rolls down Euclid Avenue

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Mayra Diaz, Aiden Mondragon, 3, and Hade Arroyo 10 enjoy the Holiday Light Parade along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Friday, Dec. 03, 2021. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)

In its 130-year-history, the city of Ontario had never experienced one before — a Christmastime parade.

But on Friday evening, Dec. 3, the first-ever Ontario Holiday Light Parade came down Euclid Avenue from I Street to B Street, as onlookers watched along the route.

The parade consisted of 63 entries, from floats with colorful lights, to youth groups and marching bands.

“We had a good mix of entries,” said city spokesman Dan Bell.

  • The Grinch from Love Them All Foundation performs at the Holiday Light Parade along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Friday, Dec. 03, 2021. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)

  • Ontario city library members participate during the Holiday Light Parade along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Friday, Dec. 03, 2021. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)

  • Mayra Diaz, Aiden Mondragon, 3, and Hade Arroyo 10 enjoy the Holiday Light Parade along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Friday, Dec. 03, 2021. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)

  • Spotlight Unlimited Studio performs at the Holiday Light Parade along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Friday, Dec. 03, 2021. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)

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When the parade arrived at the Ontario Town Square, Santa jumped from his sleigh and posed for pictures with kids. The tree-lighting ceremony was overseen by members of the City Council and was followed by live entertainment.

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