Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Presented by The Cross Church Wylie and the City of Wylie, the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade features floats traveling down Ballard Avenue. After the parade, visitors gather at Olde City Park for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony includes a reading of 'The Night Before Christmas' by Mayor Porter and seasonal songs performed by the Wylie High School Tempo choir before the community tree is lit.
What to Expect
Parade down Ballard Avenue followed by a park tree lighting ceremony.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Downtown Wylie
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Wylie and Cross Church Wylie
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and community members enjoying holiday traditions
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Float registration: $25 per float for October 1–October 31; $40 per float for November 1–November 25. The application deadline is November 25. No attendee admission price is stated. – Get tickets
- Hours: Parade begins at 6:00 pm; the Tree Lighting immediately follows.
- Parking: The page suggests using Ride Awake Wylie and gives a designated pickup and drop-off location in front of Cross Church, facing 78.
Tips & Advice
- Skip hunting for parking by taking Ride Awake Wylie, which picks up and drops off in front of Cross Church facing 78.
- After the parade on Ballard Avenue, walk over to Olde City Park for the tree lighting, which starts immediately afterward.
- Groups entering a float should register in October for the early-bird rate, because the price goes up in November before the November 25 deadline.
- Dress warmly, since the parade and tree lighting both take place outdoors after dark in Historic Downtown Wylie.
Special Events & Promotions
- Float registration is $25 from October 1–31; standard registration is $40 from November 1–25, and applications are due November 25.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the tree lighting?
Mayor Porter reads "The Night Before Christmas" and Wylie High School's Tempo choir sings seasonal songs. Then the switch is thrown to light the community Christmas tree.
Does the tree lighting follow straight after the parade?
Yes. Everyone heads to Olde City Park for the Tree Lighting Ceremony right after the parade.
Is there an easier option than driving and parking?
Yes. Ride Awake Wylie picks up and drops off in front of Cross Church, facing 78. Look for the "Ride Awake Wylie" signs.
How can my group enter a float?
Register online. Early-bird registration runs through October at a lower rate. Standard registration runs through the November 25 deadline.
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