FreeHelotes Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Fri, Dec 116:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Friday, Dec 11, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Parade steps off at 6:30 PM followed immediately by tree lighting.
Old Town Helotes14391 Riggs Rd, Helotes, TX 78023 · 15.9 mi approx. from San AntonioDirections
All ages (flat curbside parade viewing, stroller friendly, small-town family atmosphere)
FreeFree admission for parade spectators and tree lighting ceremony
About this adventure
The historic Hill Country community of Helotes, northwest of San Antonio, gathers along charming Riggs Road for the annual Helotes Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. The nighttime parade features brilliantly lighted floats created by local schools, scout troops, civic clubs, and equestrian groups, accompanied by marching bands playing joyful holiday tunes. Following the parade, families gather at the municipal grounds for the official lighting of the Helotes Christmas tree. The festival includes festive food truck vendors serving hot chocolate and churros, children's holiday craft stations, live music performances, and free family visits with Santa Claus.
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