Community Event
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 4 p.m.
what
Holiday Lights Bike Ride
location
Terrace Drive Mini Park in Kensington (near 4734 Terrace Drive)
details
The Kensington Community Association is hosting the annual Holiday Lights Bike Ride! Join us to light up Kensington on Sunday, December 13.
Details
The family-friendly holiday event begins at 4 p.m. at Terrace Drive Mini Park in Kensington (near 4734 Terrace Drive) next to Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant.
Decorate your bike with provided decorations starting at 4 p.m. The ride will begin at 5 p.m.
Bikes with pedals only, helmets are required, no strider bikes or scooters. The course is NOT closed to cars.
The Route
The 2.5 mile route will be marked by signs. Volunteers will be positioned along the route to guide the riders. A safety vehicle will lead the route with another safety vehicle at the rear.
Registration
Registration is free! All riders must pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003106749209
Volunteers Needed
Please help ensure a fun and safe event by volunteering at the Holiday Lights Bike Ride. Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
Bike Ride Safety Patrol
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, volunteers will meet at Terrace Drive Mini Park (4734 Terrace Drive). Volunteers will collect their reflective vest, walkie-talkie, and light-up wands and receive their station assignment along with bike route, which they will staff starting at 4:45 p.m. The bike ride begins at 5 p.m. Safety Patrol volunteers will stand at intersections stopping traffic and directing the riders. The ride concludes at 5:30pm. To volunteer to serve on the Bike Ride Safety Patrol email info@kensingtonsd.org with your name, email address, cell phone number, and position of interest.
Event Day Set Up
At 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, volunteers will meet at Terrace Drive Mini Park (4734 Terrace Drive) to set up tables and other materials for the Holiday Lights Bike Ride. Set up will be completed by 4 p.m. To volunteer to serve on the Set Up Committee email info@kensingtonsd.org with your name, email address, cell phone number, and position of interest.
Event Breakdown
At 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, volunteers will meet at Terrace Drive Mini Park (4734 Terrace Drive) to break down tables and gather other materials from the Holiday Lights Bike Ride. Volunteers will also pick up trash. Breakdown will be completed by 6 p.m. To volunteer to serve on the Breakdown Committee email info@kensingtonsd.org with your name, email address, cell phone number, and position of interest.
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