Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Arlington TX |
Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
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!
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!
All parade entries must complete an entry application and description of entry form. Entry applications and description of entry forms must be received or postmarked by application deadline of October 15.
The celebrations start at 2 p.m. at the Library with inside Reindeer Games! Before the parade, bring your camera and take a picture with Santa at the Library. Crafts, games, face painters, and balloon artists are part of the indoor Reindeer Games this year.
The outdoor Reindeer Games begin at 2 p.m. on the First Baptist Church of Arlington North Lawn with bounce houses and crafts coordinated by More Church and at 4 p.m. 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!
The most recently approved route is here! Check out the route for this year’s parade and scope out the perfect spot to see and have fun!
Handicap parking is available in the First Baptist of Arlington lot using the entrance off of UTA Blvd after the street closures are completed.