Sundance Square Parade of Lights

First staged in 1983 by Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., the Parade of Lights began as a means to help change perceptions of the Central Business District. At that time, downtown stakeholders realized that a unifying event such as the Parade of Lights would provide an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to see downtown as a place of celebration, entertainment, fun and relaxation. The Sundance Square Parade of Lights has one mission: to bring the community of Fort Worth together in a spirit of community celebration during the holidays, and to celebrate their wonderful center city.

The Sundance Square Parade of Lights presented by CHASE and Devon Energy begins at 6:00 PM and starts right in front of RadioShack Headquarters/Store One on Belknap Street, proceeds along Belknap to Commerce St., to 6th St., to Houston St. and then to Weatherford St.

Schedule of Activities:

2:00 PM - Holiday Fun Zone presented by XTO Energy opens at the Chisholm Trail Parking area, between 3rd and 4th Streets downtown.

4:00 PM - Come early to get a great seat, enjoy some hot chocolate, and visit the shops of Sundance Square (or purchase reserved seating).

5:45 PM - Cowboy Santas step off and travel along the parade route to collect toys for needy children. Bring a toy!

6:00 PM - Parade begins featuring over 100 illuminated entries.

Grand Marshals - Johnny and Betty Rutherford Parade floats from Sundance Square, Chase Bank, Devon Energy, Dallas Cowboys, Bell Helicopter, XTO Energy, Starbucks, Clear Channel Radio, Tarrant Regional Water District and, of course, Santa's arrival on the Downtown Fort Worth Inc. float! Entries featuring community groups and supporters from around Fort Worth. And much, much more!

7:10 PM - Santa begins his trip around the parade route on a specially designed float.

7:35 PM - Lighting of the 56' Fort Worth Christmas Tree in Sundance Square, on Main Street between 3rd and 4th Streets, featuring the Texas Ballet Company and over 4,000 lights.

7:45 PM - Photos with Santa, benefiting Fort Worth Sister Cities program, continuing until 10:00 PM.

8:00 PM - "A Christmas Story" movie on a giant screen in the Chisholm Trail parking lot. Bring your own chair!

Information from the venue’s website