Holidays at Heritage
Visitors can enjoy the kickoff of the season with an annual holiday parade, a tree lighting ceremony, and a drone show. Celebrations continue across the park with family-friendly entertainment designed to bring festive cheer.
What to Expect
Holiday parade, tree lighting ceremony, and drone show in Irving.
Event Details
Neighborhood
Heritage District
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Irving
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-season visitors
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: It does not provide ticket or admission pricing details.
- Hours: Parade + Tree Lighting: 6 to 9 p.m.; parade begins at 6 p.m., Heritage Park activities begin at 7 p.m., Tree Lighting + Drone Light Show at 8:30 p.m., activities conclude at 9 p.m. Sounds of the Holidays: 7 p.m. Photos with Santa: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Stay on after the parade on opening night, because the Heritage Park activities follow it and the evening ends with the tree lighting and drone show.
- Bring blankets or lawn chairs to Sounds of the Holidays so you have somewhere to sit during the live music.
- Plan dinner around Sounds of the Holidays, since you can eat in the Heritage District or from the on-site food vendors.
- Bring the kids to Photos with Santa, where they can decorate cookies and shop the Children's Entrepreneur Market for last-minute gifts.
- Dress warmly for the parade and tree lighting, because the evening is spent outdoors on the streets and in the park.
Special Events & Promotions
- Parade + Tree Lighting kicks off the series with the "Unwrap the Magic" parade, the annual tree lighting and a drone show.
- Sounds of the Holidays: live holiday music, with dinner from on-site food vendors or the Heritage District.
- Photos with Santa: free printed and digital photos, plus cookie decorating and the Children's Entrepreneur Market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on the opening night?
The series starts with the "Unwrap the Magic" parade through Irving's Heritage District. After that, Heritage Park has live music, photos with Santa and more, and the night ends with the tree lighting and a holiday drone show.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. All the Holidays at Heritage events are family-friendly.
Where can we get food?
At Sounds of the Holidays you can eat in the Heritage District or buy from the on-site food vendors while the live holiday music plays.
What should we bring to Sounds of the Holidays?
Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
How do photos with Santa work?
The photo with Santa is free, and you get printed and digital copies. There's also cookie decorating, and the Children's Entrepreneur Market sells last-minute gifts and seasonal goodies.
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