Holiday Lights Festivities and Parade

Bring your friends and family to enjoy the annual Holiday Lights Parade. Thousands of people will gather for the pageantry which is followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree. Don’t forget to bring your camera and take a picture with Santa before the parade at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library at 100 S Center Street or after the tree lighting at the Founders Plaza at 100 W Abram Street.

Parade will continue as planned rain, snow, or shine… but not ice, lightning, or other safety concerns!

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 houses and games games sponsored by More Church and at 4 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 | 4 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, the Mayor of Arlington 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.