Community kicks off Christmas in Kelseyville

Details: Written by: Elizabeth Larson; Published: 06 December 2025; Created: 06 December 2025; Last Updated: 06 December 2025

Holiday characters like the Grinch were on hand to help spread cheer during the light parade, part of Kelseyville’s annual Christmas in the Country celebration on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Christmas officially came to Kelseyville on Friday night with the 34th annual “Christmas in the Country” celebration.

Under a huge, bright moon, thousands lined Main Street for the parade — featuring once again the bubble machine and a wide variety of participants, from equestrians to schools, businesses to religious groups..

Those who made the trip into town stopped into businesses for food, beverages or to check out their goods.

Around town, organizations hosted special events, such as Kelseyville Presbyterian Church’s chili and chowder dinner, as well as offerings at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Kelseyville United Methodist Church and the Mountain Vista Middle School class fundraiser.

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Hot rods across a wide span of time paraded down Main Street during the light parade, part of Kelseyville’s annual Christmas in the Country celebration on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

**Angels danced during the light parade, part of Kelseyville’s annual Christmas in the Country celebration on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.**

A group of floats and vehicles paraded down Main Street during the light parade, part of Kelseyville’s annual Christmas in the Country celebration on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

The bubble machine helps bring up the rear during the light parade, part of Kelseyville’s annual Christmas in the Country celebration on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

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