The Montclair Village Association (MVA) will host the 21st Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll on Thursday, December 7, from 4-8pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones while lighting up the Village with festive cheer and shopping for unique holiday gifts that will spread joy!
“Our Holiday Stroll is designed to bring people together, to support the community-connected and small businesses, the community groups, artists and Oakland schools,” Executive Director Daniel Swafford said. “It reminds us how important the people in our lives are and what community means.”
Holiday Stroll highlights include:
Live performances by local youth and school groups including Colla Voce (Head Royce’ choral ensemble), Edna Brewer Jazz Band, GleeBA (Temple Beth Abraham's children's choir), Jazz Education Ensemble, Montera Middle School Band, Pacific Boychoir Academy, Piedmont Troubadours, Skyline High Jazz Band, Skyline High Orchestra and more.
Festive entertainment by Merry Minstrels, Oakland Ballet Company and The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees.
Professional Winter Wonderland photos with Santa taken by Leah Marie Studio.
“Random Acts Toy Drive” and Parade Rig hosted by the Oakland Fire Department.
Disc Jump and Connect 4 game play hosted by Oakland Spiders.
Crafting activities hosted by Montclair Presbyterian Church and Saint John’s Episcopal Church.
Montclair Library selfie photo booth with props, a prize wheel and giveaways.
Variety of discount promotions, giveaways and goodies offered by over 40 Village businesses.
Additional retail holiday shopping offered by 20 locally-owned and operated vendors.
Fiscal sponsors of the 21st Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll include CityHealth, CA Draft Tech, Element 7, F&M Bank, Montclair Sports Tennis & Pickleball, and Montclair Cares Club. In-kind Sponsors include DraftTech, Montclair Presbyterian Church, Supervisor Nate Miley, Orangetheory, Evelie Delfino Såles Posch & Merry Minstrels, Montclair Library, Montclair Recreation Center, Oakland Ballet Company, Oakland Fire Department, US Bank and Winter Williams Presents.
More information — including what businesses are located in the Village and how to become a vendor, sponsor and/or volunteer — is available at MontclairVillage.com. Patrons and residents who would like to support more festive community gatherings in Montclair Village are encouraged to join the Montclair Cares Club.