East Texas Christmas Parades Will Deliver Holiday Magic

(East Texas) The Christmas decorations are quickly going up around East Texas. Live and artificial Christmas trees are being decorated and are now adorned with hundreds of twinkling lights and ornaments. The lights, Christmas inflatables, glitter reindeer, and LED light trees are on full display in the front yard.

While we get our house ready for Santa's arrival, cities and organizations around East Texas are putting the final touches on their Christmas parades and festivities.

Get our free mobile app

What to Expect at This Year’s Holiday Parades

For one night, hundreds of thousands of East Texans will be lining the streets of downtowns all across the area as kids watch with anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus! Before he makes his grand appearance, though, we'll be treated to awesome parades that will feature civic groups, politicians, bands, cheerleaders, fire trucks, police cars, and many other groups showing off their Christmas spirit.

2025 East Texas Christmas Parades:

Listed alphabetically after Tyler and Longview. For more specific information on any parade, simply click or tap the city name.

Tyler

Thursday, December 4th @ 6:30p
Rose City Christmas Parade
Because of downtown construction, the parade has a new location, a new route, and a new drone show. Tap Rose City Christmas Parade for all the exciting new details.

Longview

Tuesday, December 9th @ 6:30p
Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade

Athens

Saturday, December 6th @ 6:30p

Arp

Saturday, December 6th @ 6p
The annual Christmas Festival will be held downtown from 9 to 5, with the parade beginning at 6, followed by the FFA Chili Cook-Off at 7.

Bullard

Saturday, December 6th @ 5:45p
At the conclusion of the parade, see a 'Movie On Main' in downtown Bullard. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and snacks, and get ready for the movie at 7:30.

Canton

Saturday, December 13th @ 6:30p
Before the parade, there will be a snow slide, snowball battlefield, photos with Santa, and more in downtown Canton, followed by the Hard Candy Christmas Parade.

Chandler

Saturday, December 6th @ 6p
Holly Jolly Christmas-Festival and Light Up Parade at Winchester Park. The festival begins at 3 with activities and food trucks.

Gladewater

Saturday, December 13th @ 5p

The theme for the parade this year is 'The Sounds Of Christmas'

Gilmer

Saturday, December 6th @ 7p
The annual Yulefest Parade has a theme of 'A Kaleidoscope Christmas.'

Henderson

Thursday, December 4th @ 6p

Jacksonville

Thursday, December 4th @ 6p
The theme is 'Miracle on Commerce Street'. The parade will take place in downtown Jacksonville.

Marshall

Saturday, December 6th @ 6p
The theme is 'A Classic Christmas' and will feature the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.

Mineola

Saturday, December 6th @ 5:30p
There will be a Christmas market from 4:30-6:30 with the parade beginning around 5:30.

New Summerfield

Friday, December 5th @ 6p
Downtown will be filled with face painters, bounce houses, kids crafts, and treats for you to enjoy before the parade and tree lighting.