Downtown Paso Robles lighting ceremony returns Nov. 27
Paso Robles Daily News
October 26, 2026
Thanksgiving leftovers barely cool before downtown Paso Robles gets its glow on. The Main Street Association's annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony returns Friday, Nov. 27 — the day after the holiday — with candlelight caroling and the flipping of the switch in the city park. It's one of those small-town traditions that makes the 805 feel like the 805, where the holiday season officially starts when our downtown twinkles to life.
Bring the kids, grab a warm drink, and sing a little off-key with your neighbors. The Paso Robles Daily News has the details, and this is a lovely excuse to walk the square, support nearby shops, and kick off the season the way we do here. Bundle up — Central Coast evenings get chilly — and come be part of it.
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