We found five Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Las Vegas with 2026 dates: three parades and two tree lightings and lighting nights, four free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.
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Parade · Parade 7pm, then the tree lighting3DecThuHenderson WinterFest Tree Lighting & Drone Show
Tree lighting · 5–7:30pm4DecFriHenderson WinterFest Electric Light ParadeParade · 6:30–8:30pm5DecSatSanta's Electric Night Parade in Boulder CityParade · 4:30–7pm5DecSatLas Vegas Great Santa RunLighting festival · Festivities 12:30pmNothing matches that filter yet.
Christmas parades
Start time, price and what to know with little kids, from each organizer’s own page.
Town Square Las Vegas · 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Good to know: Santa rides in, lights the tree and stays for photos for a limited time. Snow falls in the square.
Water Street between Basic Rd. and Victory Rd. · 240 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015
Good to know: Lit floats along Water Street. The parade takes about 90 minutes to pass. Water Street Plaza is the hub.
Historic District streets · 100 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005
Good to know: Lit floats and bands through the historic district. Santa's Picture Party is earlier the same day at Bicentennial Park.
Know one we missed?Send us the organizer’s page and we’ll check the date and add it.Suggest a parade
Tree lightings
Most lightings are short and happen at dusk, often with Santa, music or cocoa.
Water Street Plaza · 240 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015
Good to know: The city's tree lighting with a drone show in downtown Henderson. Kids under 16 need an adult with them.
Opportunity Village's Magical Forest · 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146
Good to know: Everyone runs or walks in a Santa suit. Strollers are welcome, and runners get early entry to the Magical Forest at 4pm.
Before you go
SpotGet there earlyA curb spot near the start means little ones see everything and you can leave before the end.
WarmDress for standing stillWatching is colder than walking. Bring a blanket for the stroller and an extra layer.
TimingCheck the start timeLighted parades start after dark. Daytime parades are easier for nap schedules.Every year
Each of these comes back every year. Its page keeps the last confirmed dates, and the new ones go up there once they’re posted. Every year in Las Vegas
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Santa's Arrival Parade at Town Square: Sat, Nov 14, 2026, Parade 7pm, then the tree lighting (Las Vegas). Henderson WinterFest Electric Light Parade: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6:30–8:30pm (Henderson). Santa's Electric Night Parade in Boulder City: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 4:30–7pm (Boulder City).
Henderson WinterFest Tree Lighting & Drone Show at Water Street Plaza: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 5–7:30pm. Las Vegas Great Santa Run at Opportunity Village's Magical Forest: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Festivities 12:30pm; 5K and 1-mile walk 2:30pm.
Four of the five we list are free to watch: Santa's Arrival Parade at Town Square, Henderson WinterFest Tree Lighting & Drone Show, Henderson WinterFest Electric Light Parade and Santa's Electric Night Parade in Boulder City. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Las Vegas Great Santa Run. 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.
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.
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Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting