Downtown Calistoga.
Calistoga has been named one of Travel and Leisure Magazine’s 10 best small towns in California.
“Even with a Four Seasons resort set to open sometime in 2021, Calistoga is still the chillest small town in Napa Valley. It’s where you go to relax, sip, and repeat,” the publication states in its March 30 edition. “The area is best known for its natural hot springs and mud baths. Don’t miss out on Old Faithful, one of three geysers in the world with the ‘Old Faithful’ designation.”
Calistoga joins Ojai, Sausalito, Avalon, Solvang, Carmel-by-the-sea, St. Helena, Sonoma, Pismo Beach, and Tahoe City in the distinction for cities with a population of 15,000 or less.
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SEE PHOTOS FROM THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE IN CALISTOGA
Photos: Remembering the Fourth of July in Calistoga
Calistoga Fourth of July parade 2019
The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga broke out the red, white and blue for the 2019 July 4th parade in downtown Calistoga.
Calistoga Fourth of July parade 2019
This year’s line-up for the hometown parade had nearly 50 entries, including traditional Ballet Folklorico and roping.
Calistoga Fourth of July parade 2019
Fran Campion, left, rides in her 1963 Mercury Comet convertible during the 2019 Calistoga Fourth of July parade down Lincoln Avenue.
Calistoga Fourth of July parade 2019
Fourth of July festivities began with the Annual Calistoga Parade at 11 a.m. downtown. Directly following the parade, the Napa County Fairgrounds opened their gates for a Star-Spangled Social with unlimited carnival rides, contests, games, a live band and concert in the sky at dark.
Calistoga Fourth of July 2019
Directly following the July 4th parade, the Napa County Fairgrounds opened at noon for a Star-Spangled Social. Admission included all the carnival rides, games, contests, and fireworks.
Parade lovers pack the sidewalks
Parade lovers pack the sidewalks of downtown Calistoga for the Fourth of July parade. Dozens of folding chairs were placed along the parade route the day before the parade to hold the prime viewing spots.
Calistoga Fourth of July parade
The Safari West truck is decked out in red, white and blue for the annual parade down Lincoln Avenue.
All traditions in the Calistoga Parade on the Fourth
Napa Valley Ballet Folklorica at the Calistoga Parade on the Fourth of July.
Ballet Folklorica wins a first place in the parade
Napa Valley Ballet Folklorica at the Calistoga Parade on the Fourth of July took first place in the Walking Group category.
Enjoying the 4th of July
Two enjoying the Fourth of July Parade in Calistoga.
Folding chairs placed on the sidewalk pre-parade
People set up chairs on the sidewalks of Fair Way, Lincoln Avenue, and Myrtle Street the day before the Fourth of July parade. Some chairs on Myrtle reportedly were set out as early as Sunday night for Tuesday's parade. The parade route normally stages on Cedar Street, but because of construction on Lincoln Avenue Bridge, the staging area was moved to Myrtle.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
St. Helena Councilmembers Paul Dohring and Peter White rode along with Calistoga councilmembers Jim Barnes and Gary Kraus, Mayor Chris Canning and Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Children from the Boys & Girls Club of St. Helena and Calistoga paraded down Lincoln Avenue in 2015 holding patriotic-colored balloons and signs about the club written in Spanish.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Dozens of horses marched down Lincoln Avenue during the Napa County Fair’s Fourth of July Parade in 2015.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Dozens of horses march down Lincoln Avenue during the Fourth of July Parade such as this Andalusian, which performed fabulous footwork.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Councilmember Irais Ortega-Lopez walks alongside a float representing her business, Cedars Care Home.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Nimbus Arts' parade entry included several children walking behind the float blocking the hot sun with umbrellas they decorated at the art center. They stopped in front of the parade announcer and sang a song.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
The Nimbus Arts center float was festooned in bright colors with a theme of "Life is but a dream."
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Children from Nimbus Arts in St. Helena march down Lincoln Avenue behind the Nimbus Arts float, some carrying umbrellas they decorated at the art center.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Trudy Boligny, nominated as Citizen of the Year by the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce, waves to the crowd.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning drives a cart carrying Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon in the passenger seat, Councilmembers Jim Barnes and Gary Kraus behind Canning as they start the beginning of the Fourth of July Parade.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Dancers of Ballet Folklorica march down the street before performing in front of the grandstand.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
Flo the Clown mugs for the camera in the annual Fourth of July parade on Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga.
Calistoga Fourth of July Parade 2015
The excitement of the parade wore out the passenger of this mini car as they rode down Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga.
SEE PHOTOS OF CALISTOGA’S LIGHTED TRACTOR PARADE THROUGH THE YEARS
Flashback Friday: Calistoga's Lighted Tractor Parade through the years
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
This photo of Calistoga's Lighted Tractor Parade, by Tim Carl, took first place for The Weekly Calistogan in the California News Publishers Association's "California Journalism Awards" contest for work published in 2019.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
The annual Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga, seen here in 2019, will not take place this year due to COVIVD-19 restrictions. Other events, like Zooming with Santa, will take place instead.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Yellow "Minions" rode tiny tractors as part of the float organized by Garton Tractor of Fairfield.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Romeo Vineyards & Cellars won Best in Show and Best Float for its entry in the 2019 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Lori Cantrell of the Calistoga Post Office spreads the wings of her colorful costume.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Spectators line the street in front of the colorfully lit Mount View Hotel for a glimpse at the Lighted Tractor Parade.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
A light shower falls during Saturday's Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Santa Claus waves to spectators atop a Calistoga fire truck.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Regusci Winery's entry in Calistoga's 2019 Lighted Tractor Parade. This year, lighted tractors will be parked at various spots around town starting Dec. 5.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2019
Lori Cantrell of the Calistoga Post Office spreads the wings of her colorful costume during the city's Lighted Tractor Parade in 2019. This year's procession is one of several public events in the Napa Valley to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Spectators await the arrival of Santa on a Calistoga fire truck.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Regusci Winery's entry in Saturday's Lighted Tractor Parade.
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Trucks and tractors decked with lights make their way down Lincoln Street for the 18th annual lighted tractor parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Hoop girls with their flashing hoola hoops wave to the crowds as they make their way down Lincoln Street for the 18th annual lighted tractor parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Mary and Joseph cradle baby Jesus as the Nativity makes its way down Lincoln Street at the close of the 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Diana Clark and her dog PhoSho keep each other warms as they endure sub-freezing temperatures while watching Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Snow falls on Santa as a column of flames shoot up over him from the Calistoga Balloons float during the 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Spectators revel in the fake snow falling on them as they watch the 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Hula girls on Pete's Tractors float dance in the "snow" falling on Lincoln Street during Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Rudolph dances atop a Caterpillar tractor float during the 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Trucks and tractors decked with lights make their way down Lincoln Street for the 18th annual lighted tractor parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Spectators revel in the fake snow falling on them as they watch the 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Floats are accompanied my elves and merrymakers during Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Spectators walk through a "snow flurries" of dishsoap as they watch the 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - One of the many John Deere tractors in the Calistoga 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade makes its way down Lincoln Street on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Santa waves to the crowds as columns of flames shoot up over him from the Calistoga Balloons float during the 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's 18th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2013, CALISTOGA, CA - Trucks and tractors decked with lights line up for the start of the 18th annual lighted tractor parade in downtown Calistoga on Saturday night. Lisa James/ Register
Calistoga's Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2012 - NAPA, CA -Cruising along in his train of golf carts, Santa closes out the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/Register
Calistoga's Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2012 - NAPA, CA -Calistogans and other spectators from around the area endured steady rains to watch the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/Register
Calistoga's Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2012 - NAPA, CA -Two-year-old Mac Watson enjoys the view of the Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga from atop his father Charlie Watson's shoulders Saturday night. Lisa James/Register
Calistoga's Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2012 - NAPA, CA -Calistogans and other spectators from around the area endured steady rains to watch the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/Register
Calistoga's Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2012 - NAPA, CA -Floats adorned with lights cut through the rain to light up downtown Calistoga at the annual Lighted Tractor Parade Saturday night. Lisa James/Register
Calistoga's Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2012 - NAPA, CA -Floats adorned with lights cut through the rain to light up downtown Calistoga at the annual Lighted Tractor Parade Saturday night. Lisa James/Register
Calistoga's Holiday Tradition
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2012 - NAPA, CA -Mrs. Claus leads Santa in their train of golf carts at the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade in downtown Calistoga Saturday night. Lisa James/Register
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
An estimated 10,000 people attended the Calistoga LIghted Tractor Parade in 2018.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
An estimated 16,000 people lined Lincoln Avenue for Calistoga's Lighted Tractor Parade in 2018.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
The annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade will take place Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Firetrucks fitted with lights blared horns to the cheers of the crowd during the parade.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
New this year were barricades set up along the parade route to keep the crowd safe.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
The UpValley Family Centers' glowing, magical tractor-pulled float.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Dickens-era carolers regaled the crowds with Christmas songs preceeding the Lighted Tractor Parade Dec. 1, in downtown Calistoga.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
The Oakland Police Department's motorcycle brigade wowed the crowds with complicated figure eight maneuvers during the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade Dec. 1.
Christmas parade
Santa and his helpers during the Calistoga Lighted Tractor parade in December 2017.
UpValley Family Centers makes a difference
Calistoga resident and UpValley Family Centers board member Genevieve Welsh drove the center’s float in the 2017 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade.
Romeo Vineyards float
Romeo Vineyards float tied for Best of Show in the 2017 Annual Lighted Tractor Parade.
Pacific Union College float
Pacific Union College float tied for Best of Show in the 2017 Annual Lighted Tractor Parade.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2017
Holiday lights provide a festive glow inside the trailer.
Watching the parade
A crowd gathered in the intersection of Washington Street and Lincoln Avenue to watch the 22nd Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in 2017. Their faces are illuminated in a soft glow from the Calistoga Balloon flare (not seen in this photo.)
Frank Hope photo
Frank Hope captures the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade through the window of August Briggs Tasting Room on Lincoln Avenue. Hope won the Bronze Prize award.
Calistoga High School's Tiny House
The Tiny House was in this year’s Lighted Tractor Parade. It was strung with lights and a false chimney added on top to give Santa Claus (played by Calistoga High School wood shop teacher Erik Parry) a place to enter to leave presents.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
The Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade on Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga on Saturday.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
The crowds at the 2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
This tractor participated in last year's tractor parade through Calistoga.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Parade judges have included U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson (in red scarf).
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Crowds (and dogs) bundled together along Lincoln Avenue on a brisk night during the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade last Saturday.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Santa Claus waves as he heads down Lincoln Avenue in a decorated vehicle on Saturday night.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Naughty or nice, Santa had his eye on everyone at the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade last Saturday.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
American Legion Post 211 represented at the 2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Calistoga's Lighted Tractor Parade 2016
Lit,wrapped gifts ride high in the mouth of this tractor as it rolls down Lincoln Avenue.
2016 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
20th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
20th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga took a slightly different route this year, but still down Lincoln Ave. It started at Stevenson Street and turned right onto Cedar Street.
20th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
Santa rolls by at the 20th annual Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga on Saturday.
20th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
The crowds lined the street up and down Lincoln Avenue for the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade. An estimated 12,000 spectators filled the sidewalks and spilled out six deep onto the street.
Crowds run six deep at 20th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
Lincoln Avenue was wall-to-wall people at the 20th annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Bright lights at the 20th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade
The tractors and their trailers split the night with brilliant lights at the 20th annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade on Saturday.
20th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
The 20th annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade drew thousands of spectators who lined the street.
Founders of Lighted Tractor Parade lead 20th
Founders of the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade celebrate 20 years of Christmas fun. Founders on the tractor and the sleigh included Jeri Arnold, Steve Flynn, Chris Layton, Sue Mauro and Tim Petersen.
20th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
Gondolas spew fire at the 20th annual Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga.
Little tractor brings snow to parade
One of the smallest of tractors at the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade brought snow to the crowds as it made its way down Lincoln Avenue toward the judges’ table in the 2013 parade.
Big tractors bring big gifts
One of the largest tractors at the Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga last Saturday was this tractor by Goodwill of the Redwood Empire, filled with toys.
Calistoga Tractor Parade
A parade participant, dressed as Pinocchio, took part in Calistoga’s 19th annual Lighted Tractor Parade last year through downtown streets.
Calistoga Tractor Parade
A variety of motorized vehicles took to the streets in downtown Calistoga at last year’s Lighted Tractor Parade.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
Farmers Insurance made a fine tractor display.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
Calistoga Hot Air Balloons’ tractor entry warmed parade watchers down Lincoln Avenue with this fire blast.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
Thousands of parade watchers lined Lincoln Avenue enjoying the Lighted Tractor Parade on Saturday.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
One of the decorated tractors in last year’s parade.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
Santa rides on a decorated tractor in last year’s parade.
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade 2014
