# Christmas parades and tree lightings in El Paso, 2026

> We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around El Paso with 2026 dates: three parades, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page. Evening ones start after dark, so we mark them, and anything that sells out stays listed in grey.

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

- **Scherr Legate Lights Parade** at Downtown El Paso, Downtown. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 6pm (WinterFest opening events from 2pm). Price: Free. Opening night of WinterFest, on a one-mile route through downtown. Come early for a spot along the route. Official page: https://www.epwinterfest.com/parade (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Sun Bowl Parade** at Montana Avenue, Ochoa Street to Copia Street, Central El Paso. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Not listed. Price: Free to watch. The 90th Sun Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving Day. Official page: https://www.sunbowl.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Horizon City Christmas Parade** at Ryderwood Rd to Darrington Rd and Eastlake Blvd, Horizon City · about 20 miles away. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 10am. Price: Free. A Saturday-morning parade with the theme "A Classic Christmas." The tree lighting is the night before, Dec 11, with hot chocolate and the lights switched on at 8pm. Official page: https://www.horizoncity.org/wp-content/uploads/Parade-Packet-2026.docx (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in El Paso in 2026?
Scherr Legate Lights Parade: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 6pm (WinterFest opening events from 2pm) (Downtown). Sun Bowl Parade: Thu, Nov 26, 2026, Not listed (Central El Paso). Horizon City Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 10am (Horizon City · about 20 miles away).

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in El Paso free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Scherr Legate Lights Parade, Sun Bowl Parade and Horizon City Christmas Parade. 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: Sun Bowl Parade and Horizon City Christmas 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/).