MARIPOSA — Get ready to experience holiday magic with the Merry Mountain Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting returning to Mariposa.  This year’s theme is the “Polar Express.”  Therefore, promising a night filled with joy, community spirit, and plenty of holiday cheer for all ages. A Night of Festivities Christmas Parade Initially, to kick off the evening, the fun begins with ...

OAKHURST — Once again, the Oakhurst community gathers together to celebrate Mountain Heritage Days!  Every year, this event brings the area’s rich history and vibrant culture to life.  Previously known as Fresno Flats, Oakhurst hosts this annual celebration to welcome the wonderful fall season and showcase the traditions that have shaped the community over the years. A Parade Full of ...

FRESNO STATE —  The Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band will perform at the 2025 Rose Parade, in Pasadena, CA.  This is the band’s second appearance at the prestigious event in just two years.  The Tournament of Roses Association recently selected the band, which will be one of the 20 groups to march in the 136th annual parade. A Return to ...

RAYMOND–Join Us in Celebrating Raymond, a Small Town with a Big Heart! This exciting event includes the parade commencing at the Raymond Museum and an afternoon raffle. Chairs and family-friendly setups are recommended for comfortable viewing. The Raymond Community Association proudly sponsors this event on the third Saturday of April. The event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the charm of ...

MARIPOSA – Every year on the first weekend of May, vendors, musicians and celebrants from all over the world gather for a family event that seeks to educate and celebrate the butterfly, along with Mariposa County. The Mariposa Butterfly Festival kicks off this year on Saturday, May 4, with a healthy-kids run, competitive trail run, and caterpillar crawl, followed by ...

OAKHURST — As temperatures begin to cool and leaves start to drop, we know it’s the beginning of one of our favorite months in the Sierra — especially since September brings tradition in the form of Mountain Heritage Day and Parade at Fresno Flats Historical Park and Museum. Saturday, Sept. 15, marks the 22nd annual celebration of the event, when the ...

MARIPOSA – Every year on the first weekend of May, vendors, musicians and celebrants from all over the world gather for a family event that seeks to educate and celebrate the butterfly, along with Mariposa County. The Mariposa Butterfly Festival kicks off this year on Saturday, May 5, with a healthy-kids run, competitive trail run, and caterpillar crawl, followed by ...

OAKHURST — There’s that moment when you’re sinking into your chair at a small town parade. It’s a beautiful day, you’ve got a front-row seat, a bottle of water (it’s morning, after all), maybe you have the kids or the grandkids on your lap and — most importantly — you made it to the parade! You put aside the chores, ...

OAKHURST — Mountain Heritage Day and Parade at Fresno Flats Historical Park and Museum are right around the corner, with the Parade stepping off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 and a full day’s array of old-fashioned fun, food and entertainment, 1800s-style. The folks at Fresno Flats want parade watchers to visit Fresno Flats Historical Park, once the parade ...

OAKHURST — When the 21st annual Mountain Heritage Days Parade steps off on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m., look for the one-and-only Jackie Byers sitting atop a pink Cadillac — she’s the Grand Marshall. Jackie has been many things to many people over the course of her residency in the foothills. Mother, teacher, coach, friend, choir director, accompanist and ...