Christmas at the Crossing returns to Yuma with community celebration
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area will host Christmas at the Crossing December 19 and 20 at Colorado River State Historic Park, offering family friendly entertainment, food vendors, train rides and hour long light shows. The event provides local residents an opportunity for community gathering and economic support for small vendors, with advance ticket pricing available through November 30 and children two and under admitted free.
Organizers with Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Colorado River State Historic Park announced that Christmas at the Crossing will take place December 19 and 20, at the park located at 201 N. Fourth Avenue. The two day evening celebration will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. A preview of the event was published November 24 by KYMA.
Attendees can expect a mix of seasonal attractions including food and drink vendors, train rides through the festively lit grounds, hourly light shows, face painting, live entertainment and a teddy bear giveaway sponsored by Onvida Health. Event officials are offering advance ticket pricing through November 30 with higher prices later and on site, and children two and under are admitted free.
For Yuma County residents this event is more than holiday entertainment. Community gatherings at the Colorado River State Historic Park help direct visitor spending to local vendors and performers, supporting small businesses and hospitality workers who rely on seasonal events to bolster income. The partnership with Onvida Health for the teddy bear giveaway also signals how health sector organizations can participate in community outreach, especially to families with young children.
Public health considerations are part of planning for large outdoor events. Organizers and health partners often use such opportunities to promote safety measures, encourage people to stay home if ill, and make first aid and hydration resources available. For households with limited access to childcare friendly activities, admission policies that waive fees for very young children reduce economic barriers and help more families attend together.
Accessibility and equitable participation remain priorities for community planners. Events at public parks offer a visible chance to reach diverse neighborhoods and to center programming that accommodates language access, mobility needs and economic constraints. As Yuma County continues to address broader healthcare and social disparities, seasonal events can play a role in fostering inclusion while boosting local economies.
Residents interested in attending should note the dates and evening hours, consider purchasing tickets during the advance window through November 30, and review event guidance from Yuma Crossing and Colorado River State Historic Park as the dates approach.
