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Christmas parades and tree lightings in Tulsa, 2026.

We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Tulsa with 2026 dates: two parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, one free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

The quick answersChecked
When’s the Christmas parade?100th Tulsa Christmas Parade: Dec 12 · 11 a.m. Plus 1 more.2 paradesWhen’s the tree lighting?Christmas in Broken Arrow Tree Lighting & Kick-Off: Nov 12 · See the organizer’s page.1 lightingIs it free?1 of 3 are free to watch; the rest list a price.1 freeDaytime or after dark?3 daytime, 0 in the evening. Each card is marked.All daytime

Last checked · 3 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.

12NovThuChristmas in Broken Arrow Tree Lighting & Kick-OffTree lighting · See the organizer’s page12DecSat100th Tulsa Christmas ParadeParade · 11 a.m.12DecSatOwasso Christmas ParadeParade · 9 a.m.

Christmas parades

Christmas parades in and around Tulsa

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

Tree lightings

Tree lightings and lighting nights near Tulsa

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

More to come.Tree lightings are often announced late. We recheck every week through early December.Email me when one’s added

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 Tulsa

Christmas in Broken Arrow Tree Lighting & Kick-OffNext: Nov 12, 2026100th Tulsa Christmas ParadeNext: Dec 12, 2026Owasso Christmas ParadeNext: Dec 12, 2026

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Good questions

Christmas parades in Tulsa: the FAQ

100th Tulsa Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 11 a.m. (Downtown Tulsa). Owasso Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 9 a.m. (Owasso).

Christmas in Broken Arrow Tree Lighting & Kick-Off at Rose District: Thu, Nov 12, 2026, See the organizer’s page.

One of the three we list are free to watch: 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Christmas in Broken Arrow Tree Lighting & Kick-Off, 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade and Owasso Christmas Parade. 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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One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Tulsa that weekend, parades included.

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