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Dallas Holiday Parade 2026
- When
- Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
- Where
- Downtown Dallas parade route (starts at Commerce and Houston Streets)Commerce St & Houston St, Dallas, TXOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Check age guidance
- Cost
- Free to attend; bleacher seats sold separately
- Organizer
- Dallas Holiday Parade
The Emmy-winning Dallas Holiday Parade takes over the streets of downtown Dallas on the first Saturday of December, with larger-than-life floats and spirited marching bands. Visit Dallas describes it as one of the largest parades in the country, drawing more than 450,000 onlookers along the route, which begins at Commerce and Houston Streets. The 2026 parade steps off on Saturday, December 5 at 8:30 am, so it is a morning outing that works well for young children. Watching from the curb is free; families who want a guaranteed spot can buy bleacher seating through the parade's ticket page. Parking downtown is limited, and Visit Dallas recommends DART, whose rail stations and bus stops are within blocks of the route. Food trucks and downtown restaurants serve the crowd. Arrive early with layers, a blanket or folding stools for kids, and a plan for meeting up if you get separated in the crowd.
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What was checked & what still needs confirmation
Organizer homepage announces 'Saturday, December 5, 2026 8:30am'. Its 'Tickets on sale now' button still points to a Prekindle event titled 2025, so bleacher ticket details were not used. Route and DART advice from the Visit Dallas page (which still prints the 2025 date). No ZIP printed for the start corner.
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