# Helotes Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Old Town Helotes, 14391 Riggs Rd, Helotes, TX 78023 - Ages: All ages (flat curbside parade viewing, stroller friendly, small-town family atmosphere) - Price: Free admission for parade spectators and tree lighting ceremony - Organizer: City of Helotes - Official page: https://www.helotes-tx.gov - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/helotes-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting--listing-716b3ad5d54999fdb5c911f5 ## About 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. 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