# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Dallas–Fort Worth, 2026

> We found 12 Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Dallas–Fort Worth with 2026 dates: six parades and six tree lightings and lighting nights, ten free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 12 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **GM Financial Parade of Lights** at Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free to watch; reserved street seats sold. Official page: https://fortworthparadeoflights.org/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Grapevine Parade of Lights** at Historic Main Street, Grapevine. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 7pm. Price: Not listed. Official page: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/articles/post/2026-writers-reference-guide-to-the-christmas-capital-of-texas/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Dallas Holiday Parade** at Downtown Dallas, starting at Commerce and Houston streets, Dallas. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Step-off 8:30am. Price: Free to watch; bleacher seats sold. Official page: https://dallasholidayparade.com/things-to-know (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Holidays at Heritage: Parade & Tree Lighting** at Heritage Park, Irving. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://irvingtx.gov/parks-calendar (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Merry Main Street and Santa & Friends Parade** at Simpson Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034, Frisco. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 3-7:30pm. Price: See event page. Frisco's holiday evening has the Santa & Friends Parade, photos with Santa, elementary choirs and the city tree lighting. Official page: https://www.friscotexas.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6714&day=2&year=2026 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Arlington Holiday Lights Parade** at Downtown Arlington, Arlington. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.downtownarlington.org/post/arlington-holiday-lights-parade-returns-to-downtown-arlington-december-12 (checked 2026-10-26)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Light the Night at Watters Creek** at Watters Creek Village, Allen. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 4–8pm; tree lighting and fireworks 6:30pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://visitallentexas.com/events/2026-light-the-night/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony** at Main Street Garden, 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: Evening; see the event page (rain date Nov. 28). Price: Free. Official page: https://cityrink.culturemap.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Southlake Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting** at Southlake Town Square, 1400 E. Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092, Southlake. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 4:30-8:30pm; tree lighting at 6pm. Price: Free. Free admission and parking, with photos with Santa, a three-lane snow hill, free crafts and school groups on stage. Fireworks follow the lighting. Official page: https://www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/holidays/christmas-tree-lighting/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Carol of Lights** at Historic Main Street, Grapevine. When: Mon, Nov 23, 2026. Time: 4–8pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/articles/post/2026-writers-reference-guide-to-the-christmas-capital-of-texas/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **A Garland Christmas on the Square** at Downtown Garland Square, Garland. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: Evening. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/2026-featured-events (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Denton Holiday Lighting Festival** at Quakertown Park, Denton. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 3–9pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.discoverdenton.com/events/annual-events/denton-holiday-lighting-festival/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Light the Night at Watters Creek](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/light-the-night-at-watters-creek-village/): next dates Nov 21, 2026
- [GM Financial Parade of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/gm-financial-parade-of-lights-downtown-fort-worth/): next dates Nov 22, 2026
- [Carol of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/carol-of-lights-historic-main-street/): next dates Nov 23, 2026
- [Grapevine Parade of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/grapevine-parade-of-lights-historic-main-street/): next dates Dec 3, 2026
- [Dallas Holiday Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/dallas-holiday-parade-downtown/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Arlington Holiday Lights Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/arlington-holiday-lights-parade-downtown/): next dates Dec 12, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2026?
GM Financial Parade of Lights: Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 6pm (Fort Worth). Grapevine Parade of Lights: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 7pm (Grapevine). Dallas Holiday Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Step-off 8:30am (Dallas). Holidays at Heritage: Parade & Tree Lighting: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 6pm (Irving). Plus two more on this page.

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Light the Night at Watters Creek at Watters Creek Village: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 4–8pm; tree lighting and fireworks 6:30pm. City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony at Main Street Garden: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Evening; see the event page (rain date Nov. 28). Southlake Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting at Southlake Town Square, 1400 E. Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 4:30-8:30pm; tree lighting at 6pm. Carol of Lights at Historic Main Street: Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 4–8pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Dallas–Fort Worth free?
Ten of the 12 we list are free to watch: Light the Night at Watters Creek, City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony, Southlake Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting and GM Financial Parade of Lights. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Dallas Holiday Parade, Denton Holiday Lighting Festival and Merry Main Street and Santa & Friends Parade. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).