Festival of Lights Christmas Parade 2026

A HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS!

Big Hair. Bright Lights. Christmas Nights!

Y'all, grab your cowboy boots, break out the rhinestones and get ready for a Christmas celebration with a whole lot of sparkle!

The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2026 Festival of Lights Lighted Christmas Parade, featuring this year's theme, A Holly Dolly Christmas!

Friday, Dec. 4, 2026

6:30 p.m.

Port Lavaca, Texas

We're bringing a little Nashville sparkle to the Texas coast, and everyone is invited!

PARADE ROUTE
The parade begins at Bayfront Peninsula Park, proceeds down Main Street, turns right on Virginia Street, left on Sam Faubion Drive and ends at Calhoun Sandcrab Stadium.

PARTICIPANT LINEUP
5 p.m. sharp at Bayfront Peninsula Park.

SPECIAL GUEST
Santa Claus, courtesy of the Port Lavaca Fire Department, will make his grand entrance to wrap up the parade!

WANT TO BE IN THE PARADE?
Businesses, organizations, schools, churches, families and community groups are invited to participate! Traditional Christmas entries are welcome, too!