Drive Thru Opens Nov 21. Downtown Opens Nov 29!

Directions & Parking

Downtown Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park’s traditional walk-thru event takes place at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park in downtown San Jose at 194 South Market Street between San Carlos and San Fernando. There is no public parking at the park.

From Caltrain: Christmas in the Park is a 15–20 minute and 0.7 mile walk from the Diridon station. Exit the station, turn right, then left on San Fernando Street. Christmas in the Park is located between San Fernando and San Carlos Streets. Exit at the Parkcenter stop.
Light Rail: Exit at the Santa Clara Street stop. Walk to San Fernando Street, then walk west, toward Market Street. Christmas in the Park is located between San Fernando and San Carlos Streets.

City View Plaza and 50 West Parking

San Pedro Square Market Parking

Located a few blocks North of Christmas in the Park is the San Pedro Square Market.

San Jose City Parking Garages

Some of the most popular garages for Christmas in the Park are all within walking distance and you can park free for 90 minutes! Rates and fees differ from garage to garage. Check https://parksj.org for parking rates.

An interactive parking map is available here: https://parksj.org/parking-map/

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