Our 91st Annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025!
The Annual Lighted Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown Gainesville on the first Thursday of December.
Local businesses, schools, churches, and civic organizations enter to spread Christmas
cheer and win great prizes including the coveted “Mayor’s Cup”,
awarded to the best overall entry!
$20 Entry Fee
*$100 Entry Fee for Auto Groups of 6 or more 2-axle vehicles – Floats not applicable
2023 CHRISTMAS PARADE WINNERS:
Best Overall Entry “Mayor’s Cup” – Quasar Energy Services
Holiday Spirit Award – St. Mary’s Catholic School
Christmas Star Award – North Texas Marine
Holly Jolly Award – Lil’ Leopards Learning Ladder
Santa’s Sleigh Award – C&S Towing and Auto Repair
Jingle Bells Award – Victory Life Tabernacle
Reindeer Friends Award – Gypsy Star’s Darlings
