In the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills, in the heart of California’s “Gold Country” lies Sonora, named after the miners from Sonora Mexico who settled the City in 1848. Known as the “Queen of the Southern Mines”, Sonora still holds on to its historic downtown charm while thriving as the commercial, government and cultural center for the region. The City of Sonora is accessible year round and conveniently located near Yosemite National Park and other regional favorites, including Columbia and Railtown State Historic Parks. Every season brings a natural beauty to this City and there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors, including the City’s Dragoon Gulch Trail.
Welcome To Sonora, CA, “Queen of the Southern Mines”
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Welcome To Sonora California
If you are here for a day or here to stay, enjoy Sonora!
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Sonora Events
- 40th SONORA CHRISTMAS PARADE LINEUP AND STAGING INFORMATIONNovember 20, 2023The City of Sonora’s 40th Annual Christmas Parade will take place Friday, November 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Please find ...
- 2023 Christmas Parade Application and RulesSeptember 18, 2023The City is happy to announce that the 40th Annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, ...
FIRE SAFEMarch 13, 2023The City of Sonora, PG&E, and the California Fire Foundation wants to remind you that evacuating from your home ...