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July Fourth parade

Special Events

Events in Sonoma are. . . Special!

Civic celebrations, funky festivals, nonprofit galas... the Sonoma Plaza and Depot Park create an unforgettable backdrop for the memories of a lifetime.

Performance at the Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza
Photo by Emily March

Local favorites include the seasonal Tuesday night Farmers Market and the City Party, while residents are joined by visitors at festivals and holiday celebrations.  See the special events calendar for a list of currently scheduled events, as well as a list of annual events that have a date preference but are not yet shown in the confirmed event calendar.

The Sonoma Plaza and Depot Park are available for rental seven days a week, with restrictions during certain periods of time.  For details, visit our special events planning page.

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Special Events News & Updates

An evening event at Sonoma City Hall, overlaid with an illustration of an airplane pulling a white banner with "Sonoma City Hall" in black lettering

Sonoma City Party Returns – Now on a Tuesday! August 5, 2025

Posted on July 25, 2025

The beloved Sonoma City Party is back! Join friends and neighbors for this free community celebration on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM in the historic Sonoma Plaza. This year, the party moves to Tuesday night, but you can still count on the same great live music, local food and drink, and Sonoma...
A photo of Sonoma City Hall with the word 'Announcement' over the it.

City of Sonoma Hires Dave Jahns as First Parks and Recreation Director

Posted on July 23, 2025

The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director. This new role, made possible in part by Measure T, marks a major step in enhancing Sonoma’s parks, recreation, and community services. Jahns will lead the City’s newly formed department, overseeing 19 parks, trails, and preserves, three cemeteries,...
A map showing the route s for a 5k and Half Marathon race in the area July 19 & 20, 2025.

Traffic Advisory: Rosé 5K and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon Return to Sonoma This Weekend

Posted on July 18, 2025

The Rosé 5K and Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon return to the Sonoma Plaza this weekend, bringing thousands of runners and visitors to the area. Please be advised that both events will result in temporary road closures and traffic delays. Rosé 5K – Saturday, July 19, 2025Motorists should expect traffic impacts along the...
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