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GM Financial Fort Worth Parade of Lights


Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.

On Sunday, November 18, 2018, half-a-million lights and more than 100 illuminated floats will cover the 1.59-mile parade route and draw tens of thousands of people to Downtown Fort Worth for the GM Financial Fort Worth Parade of Lights, Celebrating 100 Years of Cook Children's.

Schedule of Activities:

  • All Day
    • Sundance Square Plaza with wonderful Holiday decor, entertainment and activities is open
    • Shopping and Dining Downtown, including brand new retailers and restaurants thoughout the Central Business District.
  • 2:00 PM – Route 7 service with limited service from Farrington Field ($4.00 per adult round trip), with service to the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC).
    • Parking at Farrington Field is free
  • 3:15 PM – Expanded Route 7 Service with increased frequency available from Farrington Field ($4.00 per adult round trip), with service to the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC)
  • Trinity Railway Express service available from points east to the ITC – special schedule available for Parade-goers.
  • 4:30 PM – Come early to get a great seat, enjoy some hot chocolate or delicious fare, visit the shops of Downtown and Sundance Square (or purchase reserved seating), or enjoy a leisurely meal in any of our Downtown restaurants.
  • 5:30 PM – Cowboy Santas will ride around the route collecting toys for kids in need! Pass your toys to the front for collection – let’s fill the truck! Watch for the Wheelie-ing Elvi and entertainment around the route before the parade begins!
  • 6:00 PM – Parade begins featuring over 100 illuminated entries.
    • Entries featuring community groups and supporters from around Fort Worth.
    • The parade takes approximately ten minutes to move five blocks – plan accordingly as it will take approximately 40 minutes to traverse the entire route.
  • 7:10 PM – Santa begins his trip around the parade route on a specially designed float.
  • 10:00 PM – Last bus departs the ITC for Farrington Field Parking, and the final TRE train from the ITC departs eastbound!

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Price
  • FREE!


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777 Taylor Street · Suite 100 · Fort Worth, TX 76102


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