East Texas comes alive with holiday cheer every Christmas as communities host festive parades and light displays. From small-town traditions to grand spectacles, here性视界传媒檚 a guide to the best Christmas events and parades lighting up East Texas this season.
CHRISTMAS PARADESThursday, Dec. 5
Jacksonville, 性视界传媒淐andy Lane Christmas,性视界传媒 6 p.m., 307 E Commerce Street in Jacksonville (Chamber of Commerce). Information: .
Longview, 性视界传媒淒owntown Longview AMBUCS Vintage Christmas Parade,性视界传媒 6:30 p.m., 219 E. Methvin Street in Longview (Longview Heritage Plaza). Information: .
Tyler, 性视界传媒淩ose City Christmas Parade,性视界传媒 6:30 p.m., 110 N. College Avenue in Tyler (Downtown). Information: .
Friday, Dec. 6
Bullard, “Magic on Main,” 6 — 9 p.m., 113 N Phillips Street in Bullard (Bullard Masonic Lodge). Information: .
Sulphur Springs, 性视界传媒淟ighted Christmas Parade,性视界传媒 7 p.m., Downtown Sulphur Springs. Information: .
Saturday, Dec. 7Arp, “Annual Christmas Festival and Parade,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arp City Park. Information: .
Athens, 性视界传媒淪ounds of Christmas,性视界传媒 6:30 p.m., Downtown Athens. Information: .
Bullard, 性视界传媒淐hristmas Parade,性视界传媒 5:45 p.m., 114 S Phillips Street in Bullard (Bullard City Hall). Information: .
Canton, 性视界传媒淐owboy Christmas,性视界传媒 6:30 p.m., 290 E. Tyler Street in Canton (Canton Main Street). Information: .
Gilmer, 性视界传媒淵uletide in Gilmer,性视界传媒 6 p.m., The Square in Gilmer. Information: .
Henderson, 性视界传媒淗enderson性视界传媒檚 Downtown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting,性视界传媒 6 p.m., The Square in Henderson. Information: .
Lindale, 性视界传媒淐hristmas on Display,性视界传媒 5 性视界传媒 7 p.m., 156 Blackberry Boulevard in Lindale (Picker性视界传媒檚 Pavilion at Blackberry Square). Information: .
Marshall, 性视界传媒淲onderland of Lights Christmas Parade,性视界传媒 6 p.m., 4087 Fern Lake Cutoff in Marshall (Downtown Marshall). Information: .
Mineola, 性视界传媒淐andyland Christmas,性视界传媒 5:30 p.m., 130 E. Broad Street in Mineola (Downtown). Information: .
Mount Pleasant, 性视界传媒淢erry Musical Christmas,性视界传媒 6 p.m., Downtown Mount Pleasant. Information: .
Palestine, 性视界传媒淐hristmas Parade of Lights,性视界传媒 7 p.m., Main Street in Palestine. Information: .
Whitehouse, 性视界传媒淐hristmas on Main,性视界传媒 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 309 E Main Street in Whitehouse (City Park). Information: .
Thursday, Dec. 12Winnsboro, 性视界传媒淐hristmas Toys Christmas Parade,性视界传媒 6 p.m., Downtown Winnsboro. Information: .
Saturday, Dec. 14Gladewater, 性视界传媒淐hristmas Parade,性视界传媒 4:30 p.m., Historic Downtown Gladewater. Information: .
HOLIDAY LIGHTSAzalea District Trail of Lights, now until Dec. 31, 1510 S College Avenue in Tyler (Bergfeld Park). Take a self-guided walking or driving tour through the historic Azalea District. You’ve seen the beautiful colors of the Azalea District during the spring; now see the historic homes come to life with color, once again, as they are “dressed” up for the holiday season in all their splendor. Information: .
Christmas in the Park, now until Dec. 31; 110 E Dobbs Street in Tyler (Children性视界传媒檚 Park). Take a walk through the beauty of The Children性视界传媒檚 park as it is lit up with beauty. Information: .
Christmas Lights Tours, Thursday-Saturday now until Dec. 23, 5:30 性视界传媒 9 p.m., 1510 S College Avenue in Tyler (Bergfeld Park). Get into the holiday spirit with a festive 20 to 30 minute bike ride through the beautifully lit streets of the historic Azalea District. Information: .
Santa Land, Sunday-Thursday 6 性视界传媒 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 性视界传媒 10:30 p.m., 11518 Interstate 20 West in Tyler. This drive-thru park is on over 24 acres with millions of lights and countless original handmade animated light displays to enjoy from the warmth of your vehicle. For admission and additional information: .
Up In Lights / TylerLights, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 6 p.m. until Dec. 8; 6 p.m. nightly until Dec. 23, 12881 County Road 192 in Tyler. Tyler性视界传媒檚 only drive-thru light park is a 1-mile long light park that covers 12 acres. For admission and additional information: .
Carmela性视界传媒檚 Magical Santa Land, Sunday-Thursday 5:30 性视界传媒 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 5:30 性视界传媒 11 p.m., Jan. 1-5 5:30 性视界传媒 9 p.m., 6085 Hwy 259 N in Longview. The display features nearly 4 million lights, dancing trees, Nativity scenes and more. For admission and additional information: .
Piney Park性视界传媒檚 Winter Festival & Trail of Lights, Monday-Thursday, 5 性视界传媒 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 性视界传媒 10 p.m., 600 Martin Lake Road in Marshall. This trail of lights includes a 10,000-square-foot light maze, enclosed play area for children, holiday market, food truck park, pictures with Santa, gingerbread house display, music and a 45-foot-tall Christmas tree. For admission and additional information: .
Wonderland of Lights, Thursday, 6 性视界传媒 9 p.m.; Friday, 6 性视界传媒 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4 性视界传媒 10 p.m.; Sunday, 4 性视界传媒 9 p.m.; Santa Hours: Thursday-Friday, 6 性视界传媒 8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 4 性视界传媒 8 p.m., Downtown Marshall. Make your holiday magical with a trip to the annual celebration of Marshall性视界传媒檚 famed Wonderland of Lights. Grab dinner with family and shop for treasures in local shops downtown. Information: .
Christmas Lights Athens, 6 性视界传媒 10 p.m., nightly until Jan. 3; Loop 7 and Patterson Road in Athens. The park is more than a mile long and has over 4 million lights, including more than 60 scenes and 50 motion-controlled lighted scenes. It also has six tunnels, 14 arches and 2,000 wood cutouts. For admission and additional information: .
Walk of Lights, Friday-Sunday, 6 性视界传媒 9 p.m., 2161 FM 315 in Palestine. Guests can immerse themselves in the festive magic of the Christmas Light Walkthrough, where holiday cheer fills the air. The event offers something for everyone, from memorable photo opportunities with Santa and the Grinch to delightful seasonal treats. Information: .
