Dallas Holiday Parade
Spectators gather along downtown streets to watch pageantry, productions, and marching bands pass through the city. Main Street Garden and Civic Garden offer pre- and post-parade vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and holiday activities. Attendees can bring blankets and chairs to view the procession from the sidelines or watch from reserved bleachers.
What to Expect
The City of Dallas's largest one-day outdoor holiday event.
Event Details
Duration
About two hours.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Dallas
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
HTEDance & Dallas Holiday Parade
Food & Drink
Food trucks and food vendors are available at Main Street Garden.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-parade fans
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Step-off at 8:30am.
- Parking: DART is also the best way to get to downtown Dallas for the Dallas Holiday Parade. ... If you plan to drive your vehicle and plan to park downtown, please refer to the Downtown Dallas Inc website below for all things parking:.
- Accessibility: Ticket holders can store large items such as strollers and walkers under the bleachers.
Tips & Advice
- Ride DART and buy a Day Pass, since stations and bus stops are within blocks of the route and you skip traffic, parking fees and street closures.
- Get there early for a good spot if you're not buying bleacher seats, and bring chairs or blankets to sit on along the route.
- Buy bleacher seats if you want a guaranteed seat, which also gives you a place to store strollers or walkers under the bleachers.
- Watch the forecast during parade week and wear sensible shoes, because some years the parade has been bitterly cold and others hot.
- Bring some cash for snacks and parade merchandise, and head to Main Street Garden for the food trucks and vendors.
Special Events & Promotions
- Watching along the route is free. Bleacher seats are sold separately if you want a guaranteed seat, and ticket holders can store strollers or walkers under the bleachers.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
As little as possible, so you don't crowd other spectators. Bring your family, a camera or phone, and some cash for snacks and parade merchandise. If you don't have bleacher tickets, bring chairs or blankets to sit on.
What should I wear?
Whatever is comfortable, with sensible shoes. Watch the forecast during parade week, since some years have been bitterly cold and others hot.
Will there be food?
Yes. Food trucks and vendors set up at Main Street Garden, and plenty of restaurants near the route are open.
How long does it last?
The parade runs about two hours. Main Street Garden and Civic Garden also have vendors, entertainment and holiday fun before and after.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the parade is cancelled for weather, organizers will try to hold it the next day, Sunday. Updates are posted on the parade website.
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