Nutcracker Festival
1st Saturday in December

Holiday Street Fair held at the Center Street Promenade. The celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony, rides for children, entertainment, food and a visit from some special guests. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Anaheim Merchants Association, the Nutcracker Holiday Committee, the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Community Foundation.

Civil War Re-enactment
March

For two days the city’s normally serene, beautiful Central Park is transformed into a battleground between the Confederate artillery and the Union infantry, complete with combat, cannons and encampments. The annual event includes cannon blasts, fiddlers, banjos, flutes, drums, festive costumes, troop encampments and booths where hoop skirts and military period costumes were sold.

LOCATION:
St Catherine's Military Academy

Cinco de Mayo - May
A day of entertainment and festivities commemorating the Battle of Puebla when a Mexican militia defeated the invading French Army. Festivities include the crowning of a fiesta queen, carnival rides, food booths, entertainment & soccer tournament. Held the first weekend in May.

For Calendar information, please go to www.Anaheim.net

Greek Festival
May

Greek music, greek dancing, food & pastries held by St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.

714-827-0181

Easter at Downtown Anaheim Farmer's Market
April/May

FARMERS' MARKET:
Fresh produce, flowers, spices, kettle corn, juice, bread, cookies, nuts, Korean BBQ, potted plants, garlic, hot dogs + much more! 9

CRAFT FAIR:
Hand-crafted baskets, clothing, jewelry, wooden crafts, make-up, hair accessories, incense, oils, hats, shawls, art + much more!

ENTERTAINMENT:
Easter Bunny Meet & Greet, Kids' Activities, and Family Karaoke!

LOCATION:
Downtown Anaheim
Center Street Promenade & Lemon

INFORMATION:
714 956 3586

Harvest Crusade
August

In 1990, a small group of people set out to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to southern Californians in a non-traditional, non-church environment. Attracting thousands each year, this crusade and youth jamNow it has become an afts.

(714) 638-0981

July 4 Festival
July 4

This annual event held since 1978 in Peralta Park includes a parade, 5K/10K run/walk, pancake breakfast, dog show, food and game booths and entertainment capped by fireworks

LOCATION(S)
Peralta Park & Canyon High School & Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
115 N. Pinney,
Anaheim, CA 92807

INFORMATION:
For more information contact Anaheim Community Services at (714) 765-5191.

Annual Chancellor's Ball
October

This black tie optional event has raised more than $600,000 to provide student scholarships and support innovative programs at Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College. Since the ball's inception, Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) has honored 41 Partners in Education for their outstanding support of the district, its colleges and its students. In addition to a dinner and awards ceremony, the event features a silent auction and the popular "Buy the Book" live auction inviting participants to step up to "buy" book scholarships to help students meet the skyrocketing costs of textbooks-one of the "hidden" costs of attending college.

LOCATION:
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

INFORMATION:
For information, contact (714) 480-7450

Halloween Parade and Fall Festival
October

Three-day event that consists of costume contests, live entertainment, a craft fair, fabulous food, fun rides, game booths and much more. The Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition since 1924, when baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored as the Grand Marshal of the celebration.

LOCATION:
Most events are held in Downtown Anaheim, at the Center Street Promenade