Holiday Lights Parade

Next date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Downtown Christmas tree lit up with star on it.

Enjoy the lighted parade and other free festivities at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library and Levitt Pavilion Arlington. This community event has been organized by volunteers for the past 21 years.

The celebrations start at 2 p.m. at the Library with inside Reindeer Games! Before the parade, bring your camera and take a picture with Santa at the Library. Crafts are part of the indoor Reindeer Games this year.

The outdoor Reindeer Games begin at 2 p.m. on the First Baptist Church of Arlington North Lawn with bounce games sponsored by More Church and at 3 p.m. with entertainment coordinated by Levitt Pavilion!

Reindeer Games - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pictures with Santa - 2 to 5 p.m.
Entertainment at Levitt - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Holiday Lights Parade - 6 p.m.
Tree Lighting - following the parade
Pictures with Santa - following the tree lighting until 9 p.m.

At the conclusion of the parade, Mayor Ross has flip-the-switch honors, along with Santa Claus, to the Christmas Tree, a spectacular 65-foot tree designed especially for Arlington.

Following the Tree Lighting, bring your camera and take a picture with Santa at Levitt. A special appearance will be made by Mrs. Claus. Santa will head back to the North Pole at 9 p.m.

Note that all times are approximate and subject to change at any time. Please visit our web site on the day of the event and follow us on Social Media sites for the latest and most up-to-date information!

Be sure to visit the Holiday Lights Parade website, holidaylightsparade.com and Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/LightsParade for the latest and most up-to-date information.