GM Financial Fort Worth Parade of Lights (Downtown Fort Worth & Sundance Square)
Sun, Nov 226:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2026; Street festival opens at 2:00 PM; Parade starts at 6:00 PM sharp
Downtown Fort Worth & Sundance Square420 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 · 31.1 mi approx. from Dallas–Fort WorthDirections
All ages welcome; stroller-friendly sidewalks and family viewing zones
FreeFree public sidewalk viewing; reserved street bleacher seating available from $15–$25
About this adventure
Now in its 44th year, the GM Financial Fort Worth Parade of Lights is North Texas' largest illuminated holiday kickoff, held annually on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Over 100 magnificent floats wrapped in hundreds of thousands of twinkling LED lights roll along a 1.6-mile route through historic Downtown Fort Worth and around Sundance Square. The procession features marching bands from across Texas, lighted antique cars, equestrian units with illuminated harnesses, giant balloon figures, and the official arrival of Cowboy Santa in an illuminated stagecoach. Arrive early for live entertainment and holiday shopping.
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