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<\/p>\nPublished on September 21, 2026<\/p>\n
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By Downtown Arlington Management Corp.<\/p>\n
The Arlington Holiday Lights Parade will return to Downtown Arlington on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. The longtime holiday tradition will bring families, friends, businesses, organizations and community groups together in celebration.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s parade will celebrate Arlington\u2019s 150th anniversary, adding a special milestone to a tradition that has brought generations of Arlington families together for 25 years.<\/p>\n
For 25 years, the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade has been a beloved holiday tradition in Arlington, bringing generations of families together each year. The parade was organized and presented by Arlington Christmas Parade Inc., led by longtime volunteer Elle Stubbs, whose dedication, along with that of countless volunteers, helped make the event a cherished part of the community\u2019s holiday season.<\/p>\n
The Arlington Holiday Lights Parade will be presented by Downtown Arlington as the tradition enters its next chapter and is free and open to the public. The parade will take place along West Abram Street between Levitt Pavilion and Cooper Street in Downtown Arlington.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Downtown Arlington takes on the parade, we\u2019re excited to see this beloved tradition continue and look forward to celebrating Arlington\u2019s 150th anniversary together,\u201d said Jim Ross, Mayor of the City of Arlington. \u201cWe are especially grateful to Elle and the many volunteers who have given their time and energy to this tradition for so many years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Businesses, nonprofits, schools, community groups, and other organizations are invited to participate. Parade entries are now open, giving participants the opportunity to decorate their floats, vehicles, or groups with holiday lights and join the celebration.<\/p>\n
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for organizations looking to play a bigger role in this year\u2019s celebration. Sponsors can partner with Downtown Arlington to bring\u00a0professionally designed floats, large-scale balloons and live bands to the parade. Sponsorship also provides visibility through parade promotions, event materials, and the celebration itself.<\/p>\n
Parade route information will be announced as details are finalized.<\/p>\n
Additional holiday festivities, including the annual Christmas tree lighting at Levitt Pavilion, will be announced separately as details become available.<\/p>\n
How to Enter the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade<\/p>\n
Organizations interested in participating can register through the Downtown Arlington website<\/a>. Entry opportunities are available for businesses, nonprofits, schools, community groups and more.<\/p>\n