TravelHalloween and Christmas Are the New Summer at California Theme ParksSavePrintSanta Claus is the star attraction in Disneyland's annual Christmas Fantasy Parade, which returns Nov. 12. Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort/TNSTribune News Service9/14/2023|Updated: 9/14/20230:00X 1By Brady MacDonald From The Mercury NewsIt used to be that you could toss a bowling ball down Main Street, USA without hitting a soul on Halloween night or Christmas morning because kids and their families had something better to do on those classic holidays.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles5 Cool Things You'll See at Meow Wolf LA (Like a Fish-Shaped Spaceship)Jan 16, 2026Getting Crafty on the Road: Travel-Friendly Family ProjectsJan 16, 2026Debunking Your Real Estate Agent’s ‘30 Percent Rule’—Americans Need to Set Aside 43 Percent of Their Income for a HomeJan 15, 2026Italian Bean SoupJan 15, 2026Related TopicsHalloweenChristmastheme parks