Flower Mound Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Visitors can watch a festive parade of decorated floats travel toward Gerault Park before gathering for the annual tree lighting ceremony. The celebration includes live performances from local groups, visits and photos with Santa, kids' activities, and a fireworks show. Guests can also purchase food from on-site food trucks and explore the community tent.
What to Expect
Features a themed float parade, tree lighting, Santa photos, and fireworks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Town of Flower Mound
Food & Drink
Food trucks will be on-site.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and parade fans
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free for the community. Parade participation has no entry fee, but each participant group is asked to donate at least one canned food item.
- Hours: Festivities start at 5:30 p.m.; the parade begins at 6 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Bring canned goods or non-perishable food to hand to the Summit Club along the parade route for Christian Community Action.
- Stick around after the parade for the tree lighting, Santa pictures and the fireworks show at Gerault Park.
- Runners can start the day with the Reindeer Run 5K or Grinch Sprint, registering through the Flower Mound Rotary and coming in holiday attire.
- Groups planning a float should submit parade applications by Friday, Nov. 20, and design around the Star-Spangled Christmas theme for a shot at the prize.
- Dress warmly, since the parade, tree lighting and fireworks all take place outdoors in the evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year's theme is A Star-Spangled Christmas: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom and Festivity!
- The 5th annual Reindeer Run 5K and Grinch Sprint at Bakersfield Park kicks off the day, with separate registration through the Rotary Club of Flower Mound.
- A canned food drive runs along the parade route for Christian Community Action.
- Parade floats are judged on the theme, and the favorite wins a non-cash prize.
- A volunteer recruitment meeting is held at the CAC on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after the parade?
The tree lighting ceremony follows at Gerault Park. There are also live performances from local groups, pictures with Santa, a community tent, food trucks, kids' activities and a fireworks show.
What's this year's theme?
A Star-Spangled Christmas: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom and Festivity!
Should I bring anything?
Bring canned goods or non-perishable food. The Summit Club of Flower Mound collects them along the parade route for Christian Community Action.
How can my group be in the parade?
Local organizations, youth groups, businesses and non-profits are all invited. There's no entry fee, but each person in your group is asked to donate at least one canned food item. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 20. The judges' favorite float wins a non-cash prize.
How can I volunteer, perform or sell food?
Food trucks can download a vendor application. Groups who want to perform on the main stage or host a table in the community tent can email the Special Events team or call 972.874.6292. Volunteers can join the Roots Volunteer Corps and come to the recruitment meeting at the CAC on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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