2023 Arlington Holiday Lights Parade Map
The most recently approved route is posted here.
Handicap parking is available in the lot at South Street and Oak Street.
The most recently approved route is posted here.
Handicap parking is available in the lot at South Street and Oak Street.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy the Annual Holiday Lights Parade. Thousands of people will gather for the pageantry which is followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Don’t forget to bring your camera and take a picture with Santa before the parade at the Library at 100 S Center Street or after the tree lighting at the Founders Plaza at 100 W Abram Street.
Parade will continue as planned rain, snow, or shine… but not ice, lightning, or other safety concerns!
General Schedule
2 – 5 p.m. – Events at Library
2 – 6 pm – Events at FBCA North Lawn
4 – 9:30 p.m. – Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
6 p.m. – Parade (Announcers @WORTHINGTON @THE MAN’S SHOP)
After the parade – Tree Lighting
Levitt Pavilion Arlington
3:45 p.m. – Miss Persis Elf Show
4:30 p.m. – Hankins Band
5:00 p.m. – September Moon
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – DJ GURRL
Following the parade – Tree Lighting
Following the Tree Lighting, bring your camera and take a picture with Santa. A special appearance will be made by Mrs. Claus. Santa will head back to the North Pole at 9 p.m.
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
2 – 5 p.m. – Picture with Santa
Note that all times are approximate and subject to change at any time. Please visit our web site on the day of the event and follow us on Social Media sites for the latest and most up-to-date information!
The celebrations start at 2 p.m. at the Library!
Before the parade, bring your camera and take a picture with Santa at the Library.
The celebrations start at 2 p.m. on the First Baptist Church of Arlington North Lawn with entertainment coordinated by First Baptist Church of Arlington and at 3:45 p.m. in Founders Plaza with entertainment coordinated by Levitt Pavilion!
At the conclusion of the parade, Mayor Ross has flip-the-switch honors, along with Santa Claus, to the Christmas Tree, a spectacular 65-foot tree designed especially for Arlington.
Following the Tree Lighting, bring your camera and take a picture with Santa at Levitt. A special appearance will be made by Mrs. Claus. Santa will head back to the North Pole at 9 p.m.
Note that all times are approximate and subject to change at any time. Please visit our web site on the day of the event and follow us on Social Media sites for the latest and most up-to-date information!