Christmas parades 2026Oklahoma City · OKC

Christmas parades and tree lightings in Oklahoma City, 2026.

In 2026, the Christmas parade near Oklahoma City is Dec 5. Norman Christmas Parade is Dec 5 and is free to watch. This page lists seven parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates. Each one links to the organizer’s page.

The quick answersChecked
When’s the Christmas parade?Norman Christmas Parade: Dec 5 · Not listed.1 paradeWhen’s the tree lighting?Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival: Nov 12 · 5:30–7:30 p.m. Plus 5 more.6 lightingsIs it free?5 of 7 are free to watch; the rest list a price.5 freeDaytime or after dark?2 daytime, 5 in the evening. Each card is marked.5 evening

Last checked · 7 events · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every parade and tree lighting, soonest first

Filter to what fits your evening, then tap one for its time, price and kid notes.

12NovThuOklahoma City Tree Lighting FestivalTree lighting · 5:30–7:30 p.m.20NovFriLuminance Opening NightLighting festival · 4–8 p.m.30NovMonLight the CityTree lighting · 5:30–8 p.m.4DecFriMoore Christmas Spectacular & Tree LightingTree lighting · 6:30–8:30 p.m.5DecSatLights On BroadwayTree lighting · 4–7 p.m.5DecSatNorman Christmas ParadeParade · Not listed10DecThuChristmas on MainLighting festival · 2026 time not posted yet

Christmas parades

Christmas parades in and around OKC

Start time, price and what to know with little kids, from each organizer’s own page.

Know one we missed?Send us the organizer’s page and we’ll check the date and add it.Suggest a parade

Tree lightings

Tree lightings and lighting nights near OKC

Most lightings are short and happen at dusk, often with Santa, music or cocoa.

Nov20Fri

Luminance Opening Night

Mitch Park · Second St. & Garland Godfrey Drive, Edmond, OK 73034

Lighting festivalEvening
Time
4–8 p.m.
Price
Not listed

Good to know: Opening night of Edmond’s light display, which then runs 5–10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1.

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Nov30Mon

Light the City

Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, enter at SE 15th St. & Century Blvd. · Midwest City

Tree lightingEvening
Time
5:30–8 p.m.
Price
$5 per car, cash at the gate

Good to know: Opening night of the Holiday Lights Spectacular, when the switch is flipped for the season. Kids can make crafts and get a photo with Santa.

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Dec5Sat

Lights On Broadway

Automobile Alley · N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Tree lightingFreeEvening
Time
4–7 p.m.
Price
Free

Good to know: District light display, window displays and pop-up family activities.

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Dec10Thu

Christmas on Main

Main Street · Yukon

Lighting festivalFreeDaytime
Time
2026 time not posted yet
Price
Free

Good to know: A Thursday-evening street party under the Main Street lights, with alpacas and carriage rides in Santa’s Village.

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Before you go

Three things that make parade night easier

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

Parades and tree lightings that come back 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 OKC

Luminance Opening NightNext: Nov 20, 2026Norman Christmas ParadeNext: Dec 5, 2026

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Good questions

Christmas parades in Oklahoma City: the FAQ

Norman Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Not listed (Norman).

Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival at Downtown Oklahoma City: Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Luminance Opening Night at Mitch Park: Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 4–8 p.m. Light the City at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, enter at SE 15th St. & Century Blvd.: Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 5:30–8 p.m. Moore Christmas Spectacular & Tree Lighting at Moore Central Park Amphitheater, 700 S. Broadway Ave.: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; fireworks at 8:20. The full list is on the tree lighting page.

Five of the seven we list are free to watch: Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival, Moore Christmas Spectacular & Tree Lighting, Lights On Broadway and Norman Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

Daytime ones are easiest with little kids: Norman Christmas Parade and Christmas on Main. 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 21, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. How we choose and check.

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