Magnolia Boulevard is getting ready to become Burbank’s biggest holiday block party once again.
Holiday in the Park returns Friday, November 20, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m., filling the boulevard from Hollywood Way to Buena Vista Street with music, food, shopping, art, classic cars and family attractions. Admission to the event is free, with purchases and some individual activities available at an additional cost.
For more than 30 years, the celebration has brought together Magnolia Park’s independent merchants, restaurants, community organizations, performers, artists, volunteers and sponsors. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to explore the mile-long event over the course of the evening.
The celebration will begin from 4 to 5 p.m. with a sensory-friendly Quiet Hour, giving guests who benefit from a lower-sensory environment a chance to enjoy the boulevard before the largest crowds arrive and the full entertainment schedule begins. For the first time, Quiet Hour has a dedicated sponsor: Variety, the Children’s Charity of Southern California. The full festival follows from 5 to 10 p.m.
New for 2026 is a children’s go-kart track presented by the Craig Strong Group. The controlled, low-speed attraction will add a new hands-on experience for younger visitors and another major family destination along the route.
The Fun Zone, supported by CityLight LA Church, will return with family activities, while free Ferris wheel rides will once again rise above Magnolia Park with support from UMe Credit Union and the Brad Korb Real Estate Group. UMe will also welcome families for free professional Santa photos and its signature caramel apple giveaway.
Two stages will keep music and performances moving throughout the night. The Main Stage is supported by Community & Family Resource Center / Penny Lane Centers, and the Community Stage is supported by the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. DJs will keep music going at both stages throughout the evening and between live sets.
The Community Stage will focus on Burbank and the surrounding community, with programming expected to include local choirs, dance groups, youth ensembles, school performers and other community acts. The Main Stage will have a more concert-style format, drawing from bands, musicians, singer-songwriters and other live performers. The final lineup and performance schedule will be announced closer to the event.
The Art Block will turn a section of Magnolia Boulevard into a true pop-up art gallery. Rather than a simple row of vendor booths, guests will be able to move through large gallery tents filled with original work, meet participating artists and experience local art as an integral part of the festival. The expanded presentation is designed to create the feeling of walking into an art exhibition, right in the middle of the boulevard.
The Holiday in the Park Car Show is also back, with Community Chevrolet returning as its sponsor. More than two dozen vehicles were already registered by early October, with classics, custom cars and car-club entries expected to create another popular destination for enthusiasts and families.
Shopping remains at the heart of Holiday in the Park. As of early October, nearly 200 booth spaces had already been committed across the event. Visitors can expect a broad mix of handmade goods, jewelry, apparel, accessories, art, home décor, beauty and wellness products, holiday gifts, local-business displays and nonprofit and community organizations. The event also gives visitors an opportunity to step inside the independent shops and restaurants that make Magnolia Park distinctive throughout the year.
The food lineup will be one of the largest parts of the evening. All 31 food-truck spaces are already committed, along with 16 restaurant and food-booth spaces as of early October. The mix is expected to span barbecue, burgers, tacos, pizza, seafood, fried chicken, Greek and Mediterranean dishes, noodles and ramen, arepas, poutine, hot dogs, plant-based options, frozen treats, churros, funnel cake and other desserts.
Holiday in the Park is produced by Magnolia Park Events, a Burbank-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the Magnolia Park Merchants Association. In addition to the sponsors supporting specific areas and attractions, community sponsors already helping make the 2026 event possible include Athens Services, Calvary Bible Church of Burbank, Kristin Neithercut with Compass Real Estate, Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, The Corner, Worthe Real Estate Group and First Class Real Estate.
Organizers are continuing to finalize entertainment selections, maps and day-of visitor information. The completed performance schedule and additional details will be released as the event approaches.
Holiday in the Park 2026 takes place Friday, November 20, from 4 to 10 p.m. on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank. Quiet Hour is from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by the full festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is free.
For current information, visit HolidayinthePark.org.
