Calexico to replace Christmas Parade with Tree Light Ceremony
CALEXICO — Due to the city of Calexico's current budget crisis the Calexico Christmas Parade will not be making a return in 2022; instead the city ...
CALEXICO — Due to the city of Calexico's current budget crisis the Calexico Christmas Parade will not be making a return in 2022; instead the city will host a Tree Lighting Ceremony in their downtown.According to previous reports, the City of Calexico received a letter on Oct. 20 which stated that a report by the California State Auditor to the governor and legislative leaders, that the city is participating in "shortsighted budget practices" which are putting the city's finances at risk.It is this budget crisis that Calexico Mayor Javier Moreno attributed to the city not hosting a Christmas Parade to during a phone interview on December 2.