# GM Financial Parade of Lights in Downtown Fort Worth

> Event for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 22 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Downtown Fort Worth (Sundance Square), 420 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Ages: All ages (bring foldable camping chairs and warm coats; street-level sidewalks fully accessible)
- Price: Free sidewalk viewing along the entire 1.6-mile parade route; reserved premium grandstand 'Street Seats' available for $15–$35.
- Organizer: Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc. & GM Financial
- Official page: https://fortworthparadeoflights.org/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

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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