Dallas Holiday Parade

Name: Dallas Holiday Parade
Start: 2024-12-07
End: 2024-12-07
Location: Downtown Dallas

This festive parade, full of larger-than-life floats and spirited marching bands, travels through the streets of Downtown Dallas with over 450,000 onlookers, making it one of the largest parades in the country. The parade takes place on the first Saturday of December.

Event Details

Things To See and Do

Event Details

Dates: The first Saturday in December each year; the 2025 Parade is Saturday, December 6.

Cost: The parade is free to attend, but if you want a guaranteed seat, there are bleacher seats available for purchase. Purchase seating tickets here.

Getting there: The parade route begins at Commerce and Houston Streets downtown. Pro tip – DART is the best way to get to downtown Dallas for the Dallas Holiday Parade. DART’s rail stations and bus stops get you within blocks of the parade route, and you can avoid the hassle of parking. The parade starts at Commerce and Houston streets. For more information about this event, visit the official website of the Dallas Holiday Parade.

Things To See and Do

Be on the lookout for festive floats, marching bands, dance teams, giant balloons and, of course, special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
There will be plenty of options for food and drinks along the route – visit one of Downtowns many restaurants, or check out the food trucks that will be onsite for the parade.

A group of people dressed in Mandalorian costumes for the Dallas Holiday Parade.

More Ways to Enjoy the Dallas Holiday Parade

Expand your holiday plans by journeying through the streets of vibrant downtown Dallas. Uncover scrumptious bites and a variety of unforgettable things to do, whether you're spending the day with family or friends. Here, holiday fun can be found in local stores, restaurants, museums, and a farmers market. After venturing through an action-packed itinerary, we recommend checking into a comfortable accommodation, where cloud-like bedding, convenient amenities, and friendly services await.