# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Houston, 2026

> We found 13 Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Houston with 2026 dates: seven parades and six tree lightings and lighting nights, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 13 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **61st Annual Tomball Holiday Parade** at Main Street (FM 2920), from Elm Street west to Buvinghausen, Tomball. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 10am–noon. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://visittomball.com/events/61st-annual-tomball-holiday-parade-2026-11-21 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade** at Downtown Houston, starting at Smith and Lamar, Downtown. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 9am. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://www.houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Humble Christmas Parade of Lights** at Historic Main Street, downtown Humble, Humble. When: Tue, Dec 1, 2026. Time: 6:30pm. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://www.visithumbletx.org/event/35th-annual-humble-christmas-parade-of-lights/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Baytown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting** at Ends at Baytown Town Square, 213 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: Tree lighting and parade arrival 6:30pm. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://www.baytown.org/1014/Baytowns-Christmas-Parade (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Holiday in the Park Grand Night Parade** at Main Street, League City, League City. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://theleaguecityproudorg.com/hitp-schedule-of-events (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Pasadena Holiday Lighted Parade** at Fairmont Parkway, between Mickey Gilley Blvd. and Burke Rd., Pasadena. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 7pm. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://www.pasadenatx.gov/869/Christmas-in-Pasadena (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Downtown Conroe Christmas Parade** at Downtown Conroe, Conroe. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Noon–2pm. Price: Free to watch. Official page: https://www.downtownconroe.org/events/downtown-conroe-christmas-parade (checked 2026-10-26)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Nutcracker in the Park Tree Lighting** at League Park, 512 2nd Street, League City. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 6pm (free cocoa from 5pm). Price: Free. Official page: https://www.leaguecity.com/nutcracker (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Christmas on Main and Tree Lighting** at Downtown La Porte, La Porte. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 5–9pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://laportetx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=2380 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Deck the Hall and the Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting** at Hermann Square at City Hall, Downtown. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Evening, with a fireworks finale. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.houstontx.gov/deckthehall/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Katy Christmas Tree Lighting and Nutcracker Exchange** at Historic Town Square, 904 Avenue C, Katy. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Market 2–8pm; lighting time TBA. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.cityofkaty.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/events-calendar (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Kingwood Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting** at Town Center Park, 8 N Main St., Kingwood. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Park opens noon; tree lighting 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://kingwoodbusinesswomen.org/kingwood-christmas-in-the-park-2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Missouri City SnowFest and Tree Lighting** at City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 3–8pm. Price: Free admission. Official page: https://www.missouricitytx.gov/999/SnowFest (checked 2026-10-26)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Sugar Land Christmas Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/sugar-land-christmas-tree-lighting-town-square/): next dates Nov 20, 2026
- [61st Annual Tomball Holiday Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/61st-annual-tomball-holiday-parade-main-street/): next dates Nov 21, 2026
- [Lighting of the Doves (Santa arrives by sleigh)](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/lighting-of-the-doves-santa-arrives-by-sleigh-town-green-park/): next dates Nov 21, 2026
- [H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/h-e-b-thanksgiving-day-parade-downtown-houston/): next dates Nov 26, 2026
- [Nutcracker in the Park Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/nutcracker-in-the-park-tree-lighting-league/): next dates Nov 28, 2026
- [Humble Christmas Parade of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/humble-christmas-parade-of-lights-historic-main-street/): next dates Dec 1, 2026
- [Baytown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/baytown-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-ends-town-square/): next dates Dec 3, 2026
- [Christmas on Main and Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/christmas-on-main-and-tree-lighting-downtown-la-porte/): next dates Dec 3, 2026
- [Deck the Hall and the Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/deck-the-hall-and-the-mayors-holiday-tree-lighting-hermann-square-city/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Holiday in the Park Grand Night Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/holiday-in-the-park-grand-night-parade-main-street/): next dates Dec 5–6, 2026
- [Missouri City SnowFest and Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/missouri-city-snowfest-and-tree-lighting-hall-complex/): next dates Dec 5, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Houston in 2026?
61st Annual Tomball Holiday Parade: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 10am–noon (Tomball). H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 9am (Downtown). Humble Christmas Parade of Lights: Tue, Dec 1, 2026, 6:30pm (Humble). Baytown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, Tree lighting and parade arrival 6:30pm (Baytown). Plus three more on this page.

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Houston?
Nutcracker in the Park Tree Lighting at League Park, 512 2nd Street: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 6pm (free cocoa from 5pm). Christmas on Main and Tree Lighting at Downtown La Porte: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 5–9pm. Deck the Hall and the Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting at Hermann Square at City Hall: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Evening, with a fireworks finale. Katy Christmas Tree Lighting and Nutcracker Exchange at Historic Town Square, 904 Avenue C: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Market 2–8pm; lighting time TBA.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Houston free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: 61st Annual Tomball Holiday Parade, H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nutcracker in the Park Tree Lighting and Humble Christmas 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: 61st Annual Tomball Holiday Parade, H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade and Katy Christmas Tree Lighting and Nutcracker Exchange. 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 26, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).