"The criteria to be named grand marshal is specific: Individuals must have made significant contributions to the town's youth. Kroesche's students past and present attest to his classroom and extracurricular leadership and mentoring. The parade is sponsored by the Los Gatos Lions and Los Gatos Parks and Recreation. The route begins at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Almendra and ends on Main Street near the high school. https://www.lgsrecreation.org/parade"
"The holiday season officially kicks off in Los Gatos on Friday, Dec. 5, with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. There will be music provided by Fisher Middle School and the Harker School Downbeat Show Choir, a holiday message from our mayor, and a visit from Santa. 5-7 p.m., Town Plaza Park. Santa will also be in Old Town Los Gatos for afternoon photo ops Dec. 12-14. We can thank the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce for arranging his visit, all the way from the North Pole. www.losgatoschamber.com"
"The Civic Center lawn on Main Street will morph into a European-Style Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 13 ,and Sunday, Dec, 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., when local and regional artists will be selling their goods. The market also features entertainment, children's activities and free popcorn. Proceeds benefit local youth and the Live Oak Senior Nutrition Center. The Los Gatos Holiday Market is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos."
Los Gatos hosts multiple holiday events across December, beginning with a Christmas tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 5, featuring musical performances, a mayoral holiday message, and a Santa visit from 5-7 p.m. The 69th Los Gatos Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, rain or shine, with Los Gatos High School English teacher Kurt Kroesche serving as grand marshal for his contributions to youth. Santa will offer photo opportunities in Old Town Dec. 12-14. A European-style Holiday Market runs Dec. 13-14 on the Civic Center lawn, showcasing artists, entertainment, children's activities, and fundraising for local youth and the Live Oak Senior Nutrition Center.
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