Mad Hatter Holiday Events 2026:
Queen’s Ball & Holiday Parade

Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Mad Hatter Queen’s Ball
@ Red Men's Hall, 431 Georgia St, Downtown Vallejo, CA

An Enchanted Evening of Royalty, Revelry and Wonderland Magic for adults 30+! A Fundraiser for VCAT TV and the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival and Parade Queen Stage.

A Wonderland Feast of savory sliders, fresh salads, decadent desserts and a No-Host Bar fit for Royalty. Dance the night away featuring David Martin, the legendary founder of OZCAT Radio, spinning irresistible beats as our Royal DJ. The Royal Coronation: Witness the magical crowning of our newest kings and queens as they are officially welcomed into the enchanting kingdom of Wonderland.

Location: 4th Corner Speakeasy at Red Men’s Hall.
Sponsored by: V-CAT and Center for Cultural Innovation.

Tickets on line :https://4thcornerspeakeasy.com/mad-hatter-queens-ball/
Link: Mad Hatter Queen’s Ball

Mad Hatter Parade & Festival

Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Parade begins at 4:30, rain or shine
@ Georgia st. between Sonoma and Sacramento St.
Downtown Vallejo, CA

Every year on the first Saturday of December, Obtainium Works teams up Frank Malifrando and Vallejo’s vibrant art community, to host a truly whimsical parade. This free, inclusive multi-cultural family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, vendors and special art exhibitions, followed by a Tree Lighting Festival and Boat Parade.

Location: Georgia Street between Sonoma Blvd. and Sacramento Street, Downtown Vallejo, CA
Link: Mad Hatter Vallejo

2025 Mad Hatter Parade & Festival

2024 Mad Hatter… Thank you!

Thank you everyone for participating, volunteering and attending the 2024 Mad Hatter Parade on Saturday December 7th. The weather was lovely, spirits were high despite last-minute challenges.

An extra thank you goes out to Santa’s crew for pushing his Steampunk Sleigh this year! Photo Credit Stephen Jacobson,

The 2024 Parade featured special guests, artist Jon Sarriugarte and his Form and Reform crew who drove the Serpent Twins, two fire-breathing 50-foot kinetic mobile sculptures. And yes, the crowd went wild.

Other vehicles new to the Mad Hatter this year were; HumBulldt Pie Factory by More Cowbell, Roller Skates by the Carquinez Quad Squad Roller Derby, a Rattlesnake, Monster trucks carrying Vallejo’s Mayor-elect Andrea Sorce, and a fat-tire Motorcycle. Photo credit: Stephen Jacobson

And some favorite Obtainiun Works art cars; the Saginaw, the Pickle, the Teapot, the Steampunk Air Ship and the Genie Lamp. Photo credit: Stephen Jacobson

The Mad Hatter would be nothing without the amazing diverse local community who participate, including this year’s Grand Marshall, Vallejo rapper LaRussell. Photo credit: Stephen Jacobson

Special thanks to the Obtainium Works crew, who work behind the scenes; especially organizers Kathy O’Hare and Shannon O’hare of Obtainium Works. Photo credit: Stephen Jacobson