Holiday Stroll Parade
Spectators gather along the route to watch brightly illuminated and decorated floats, vehicles, and marching groups travel through town. Walking participants hand treats directly to onlookers alongside the moving entries. After the procession concludes, visitors can browse non-profit food vendor booths to purchase holiday snacks and support local community organizations.
What to Expect
Annual illuminated holiday parade and Seguin tradition since 1992.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Seguin Parks and Recreation and Main Street Programs
Food & Drink
After the parade, non-profit vendors in Central Park sell holiday treats, with fundraising supporting local clubs and organizations.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of festive community parades
Vibe
Festive and community-centered
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6:30 pm.
- Parking: Families should park on a nearby side street and walk participants to their assigned parade entry. Vehicles will not be permitted to enter West College Street from Austin Street during parade line-up.
Tips & Advice
- Stay after the parade to buy holiday treats from the non-profit food vendors in Central Park, where every sale helps local clubs and organizations.
- If your child is in an entry, park on a side street and walk them in, because stopping or parking in the staging area isn't allowed.
- Plan pickup at the Seguin Events Complex parking lot, since the parade route ends near Nelda Street and does not return downtown.
- Groups that want to enter should read this year's updated rules before registering, because registration closes on November 16.
- Give your entry real decorative lighting, because vehicle headlights and interior lights alone don't meet the parade's lighting requirement.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tree Lighting Ceremony in Central Park right after the parade
- Updated rules and participation requirements for parade entries this year
- Decorated trees from the Downtown Tree Decorating Contest on display in Central Park through the holidays
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after the parade?
The Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place in Central Park, and non-profit vendors there sell holiday treats. The money they raise supports local clubs and organizations.
Will people in the parade hand out candy?
Nothing is thrown from the entries. Walkers alongside an entry can hand candy and other items straight to spectators. Flyers, coupons and other paper handouts aren't allowed.
How can my group enter the parade?
Register online before registration closes on November 16, and read this year's updated rules first. Every entry needs decorations and decorative lighting and must be family-friendly. A representative from each entry has to attend the mandatory safety meeting on the Monday before the parade.
Is there a float competition?
Yes, and it's optional; you choose whether to join when you register. Judges score entries on lighting, holiday spirit and creativity, and the top three get commemorative signs.
Where do I drop off and pick up kids who are riding in the parade?
Park on a nearby side street and walk them to their entry. Don't stop or park in the staging area. The route ends near Nelda Street and doesn't come back downtown, so use the Seguin Events Complex parking lot as your meeting spot.
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