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GM Financial Parade of Lights in Downtown Fort Worth

Sun, Nov 226:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Sunday, Nov 22, 2026; parade begins promptly at 6:00 PM and runs until 8:00 PM along a 1.6-mile downtown loop starting at Weatherford & Throckmorton and concluding at 3rd Street. Downtown street closures begin at 3:00 PM.

Downtown Fort Worth (Sundance Square)420 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 · 31.0 mi approx. from Dallas–Fort WorthDirections

All ages (bring foldable camping chairs and warm coats; street-level sidewalks fully accessible)

FreeFree sidewalk viewing along the entire 1.6-mile parade route; reserved premium grandstand 'Street Seats' available for $15–$35.

About this adventure

Fort Worth’s holiday season officially ignites with the 44th annual GM Financial Parade of Lights rolling through the streets of historic Downtown Fort Worth. Featuring more than 100 spectacular illuminated floats, horse-drawn wagons, marching bands, community dance troupes, and equestrian units covered in over half a million sparkling lights, the parade follows a 1.6-mile route from Weatherford Street through Sundance Square to the Fort Worth Convention Center. The parade culminates with the grand arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus atop a glittering holiday float. Free public viewing is available all along the downtown sidewalks, with optional reserved grandstand seating for purchase.

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