If you’re looking for Holiday Parades like the Children’s Medical Center Christmas Parade, the Plano Christmas Parade, the unique Grapevine Boat Parade and lots more – you’ve found the place! We have the list of 2017 Annual Christmas Parades in Dallas Fort Worth including Ennis, Whitesboro, Gainesville and more.

Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade Rockwall
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Begins at: 09:00:00AM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Downtown Rockwall – Historic Square
Location Address: 101 E. Rusk Street Rockwall, TX 75087 Click for Google Map
Description: The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County announces theme of the 2017 Christmas Parade: “Celebrating the Spirit of Rockwall”. Whether it is our community spirit, school spirit, giving spirit, or – of course – Christmas Spirit, it will all be on display on Saturday December 2nd. Join us as we celebrate the Spirit of the Season!
Annual Plano Children’s Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/09/2017
Event Time: 09:00:00 AM till 11:00:00 AM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Address: The parade starts in the parking lot of the Plano ISD administration building. It will travel west on 15th St., then north on Independence. Then east on Parkhaven ending in the parking lot of Plano Senior High School.
Description: 2017 Theme: Peace on Earth
Ardmore Parade of Lights
Date of event: 11/28/2017
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 07:30:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Address: Central Park & Main Streets Ardmore, OK 73401
Description: Come celebrate the holiday season with the Ardmore Christmas tree lighting and nighttime parade at this year’s Ardmore Parade of Lights. The parade, which typically features over 100 entries, will begin at 5:30pm following the lighting of Ardmore’s Christmas tree in the city’s Central Park. Watch as motorcycles, cars, entries and floats make their way through the historic downtown area towards the Santa Fe Depot. Area merchants, who will stay open late for visitors, pull out all the stops with window decorations and lights, so stroll down the streets of Ardmore and rejoice. Come to the Ardmore Parade of Lights to participate in a wide array of holiday activities, and keep an eye out for a special visit from Santa.
Christmas in the Stockyards & Parade Fort Worth
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Time: 11:30:00 AM till 05:00:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Stockyards Station
Location Address: 130 E Exchange Ave, Ft Worth, TX 76164 Click for Google Map
Description: Activities before the parade beginning at 12pm. Stockyards Christmas Parade begins at 4:00pm. Stockyards Tree Lighting and caroling – following the parade. Live music with local children’s choirs; Holiday Face Painting; Games & Fun; Food trucks, Petting Zoo, Cow Milking.
Christmas Light Up Parade
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Address: This light up parade starts at the Recreation Center and winds its way through neighborhoods to Little Elm Park and ends at Santa Land.
Description: Christmas Light Up Parade winds through town and ends in the park at Santa Land. The parade begins once it’s dark and ends at Little Elm Park. After the parade the tree lighting celebration begins! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures and Santa Land will be open for touring.
Christmas Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date of event: 12/09/2017
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Spinks Road to Gerault Park
Location Address: 1200 Gerault Flower Mound, TX 75028 Click for Google Map
Description: Join the Town in celebrating its 28th Annual Christmas Parade! This year’s theme will be “Christmas Around the World.” The parade will be at night, with lighted floats parading down Spinks Road to Gerault Park. At Gerault Park, there will be a tree lighting ceremony with choir performances, pictures with Santa Claus, carriage rides, kids’ activities, petting zoo, local vendors, food trucks, and more. Dress warmly and bring the family to this fun, FREE event!
Gainesville Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/07/2017
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: All ages
Location Address: California Street from Weaver Street to Lindsay Street, Gainesville
Description: This great annual event theme is Christmas Carols, so decorate using your favorite holiday theme.
Granbury Country Christmas Night of Lights Parade
Date of event: 11/24/2017
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Granbury’s Historic Square
Location Address: 100 East State Loop 426 Granbury,TX 76048 Click for Google Map
Description: Night of Lights – The Christmas Story Parade. Musical Activities begin at 6 p.m. Lighted Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. Cookies for children and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at the NEW Santa’s House on the square following parade.
Grapevine Parade of Lights
Date of event: 12/07/2017
Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Historic Downtown Grapevine
Location Address: begins at Main St and Vine St, travels north on Main to Wall St
Description: Bring the entire family to the Parade of Lights, the largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas. This Grapevine tradition features more than 100 lighted floats and marching bands. Look for Santa Claus on the last float! Come early to claim your spot along Historic Main Street to watch this exciting holiday event.
Grapevine Twinkle Lights Boat Parade
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Location Name: Lake Grapevine
Location Address: This floating festival begins at Twin Coves Marina and picks up entries at each marina, Scott’s Landing and Silver Lake
Description: If you’re looking for a different sort of Christmas parade to float your boat, make your way to the Twinkle Light Boat Parade. This is one of the most unique Christmas parades you will ever see! You will find water crafts decorated in all of the finest sparkling lights to celebrate the season. This floating festival begins at Twin Coves Marina and picks up entries at each marina including Scott’s Landing and Silver Lake. The parade is visible from the shores of Lake Grapevine and the Glass Cactus Nightclub at Gaylord Texan Resort.
Holiday in the Park & Parade of Lights
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Time: 05:45:00 PM till 08:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location Name: Perryman Park
Location Address: 4930 South Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Parade of Lights at 5:45 p.m. Route begins at Peters Colony Elementary parking lot and proceeds west on Nash to Blair Oaks and then south to The Five Star Complex.
Holiday Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Time: 06:30:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Address: PARADE ROUTE – SAMUEL TO PARKWAY BLVD., WEST ON PARWAY TO TOWN CENTER
Description: Don’t miss Coppell’s annual kick-off to the holidays! Line the parade route for a holiday parade where every float is lit with twinkling holiday lights and then head to Town Center afterwards for the tree lighting! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday treats and more!
Lewisville Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Begins at: 12:30:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Old Town Lewisville
Description: The parade begins at 12:30 at Cowan Street, and will travel east on the west bound side of Main Street towards Old Town Lewisville, following Church Street to Mill and then turning right and heading south to Purnell. Prime viewing areas will be set up along Church Street in the downtown corridor.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/01/2017
Event Time: 06:30:00 PM till 09:30:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Downtown Cleburne
Description: The fun includes 3417 Train Engine Whistle Blowing, Children Train Rides ($2 per rider), Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus ($5 for printed picture or $3 to use your personal camera or smartphone). Parade starts at 6:30pm. Vendors on Site – 5pm to 9pm
Lights of Ennis
Date of event: 11/30/2017
Event Time: 05:00:00 PM till 09:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Address: Parade starts on N. Clay Street, then left on W. Ennis Ave. through downtown Ennis, then left on NW Main St in Ennis, TX
Description: Annual Parade of Lights will be in downtown Ennis at 7pm. Block party starts at 5pm. Enjoy the lighting (Lights of Ennis) of the historic downtown! Photo opps with Santa, Mrs Claus, The Grinch and Shrek. Live music, kids activities, food trucks & more!
Plano Lions Annual Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/09/2017
Event Time: 09:00:00 AM till 11:00:00 AM
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Location Name: Plano ISD Administration Building
Location Address: 2700 W 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 Click for Google Map
Description: Don’t miss this festive holiday parade. Parade starts in the parking lot of the Plano ISD Administration building. It will travel west on 15th Street then north on Independence, east on Parkhaven and ends at the Plano Senior High School. Parade lineup begins at 6:30 am, and the parade begins at 9:00 am and ends at 11:00 am. This year’s theme: Plano Wishes You a Merry Christmas!
Richardson’s Annual Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Begins at: 09:00:00AM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Address: Parade travels north from Richardson Square on Plano Road to Apollo Road and will disband at the Huffhines Ballfield parking lot
Description: Get in on the spirit of the holiday season by coming out to enjoy in Richardson’s Annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade theme is Magical, Musical Christmas!
Sherman Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Downtown Sherman Square
Location Address: Sherman, TX
Description:
Stockyards Christmas Parade
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Begins at: 04:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Ft Worth Historic Stockyards
Location Address: 121 E Exchange Ave, Ft Worth, TX Click for Google Map
Description: Join us for our western theme holiday parade!
Whitesboro Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park
Date of event: 11/30/2017
Event Begins at: 06:00:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Downtown Whitesboro
Location Address: East Main at South Union Whitesboro, TX 76273 Click for Google Map
Description: Annual Christmas Parade with Santa followed by Christmas in the Park. Parade route ends up at Trollinger Park & Christmas in the Park at Trollinger Park.
Wylie Arts Festival
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: Any
Location Name: First Baptist Church Wylie Event Center
Location Address: 200 N. Ballard Ave. Wylie, TX 75098 Click for Google Map
Description: Festival of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30, followed by tree lighting in Olde City Park, and Mayor Hogue reading “Night Before Christmas”
Wylie Holiday Parade
Date of event: 12/02/2017
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Historic Downtown on Ballard
Description: Festival of Lights Christmas Parade