Fort Worth GM Financial Parade of Lights 2024
November 20,2024
See full 92.1 Hank FM article by Gabriel Arreguin here.
On Sunday, November 24, 2024 the Holiday Season starts in Downtown Fort Worth with the GM Financial Parade of Lights! It’s a day filled with exciting things to do throughout Downtown, from taking care of your holiday shopping to dining out in some of the finest restaurants in Fort Worth, all while enjoying the holiday spirit of the country’s top holiday parade.
The GM Financial Parade of Lights begins at 6:00 PM at the intersection of Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets. The parade proceeds east along Weatherford Street, turns south on Commerce and goes all the way to 9th Street. At 9th Street the parade turns west, proceeds past the Convention Center to Houston St., and then turns north on Houston Street to 2nd St. The final turns for the parade are west on 2nd St. to Throckmorton Street, and south to 3rd St. where the parade will end.
Schedule of Activities:
All Day
Shopping and Dining Downtown, including brand new retailers and restaurants throughout the Central Business District.
Trinity Metro TEXRail service will be available from points north and east to the Fort Worth Central Station. Park free at most TEXRail stations and ride downtown and avoid parking concerns. Download GoPass and save 50% on a Trinity Metro day pass valid for unlimited local rail and bus rides in one day. Use promo codes POL24A for adult tickets or POL24R for those qualifying for a reduced ticket.
4:30 PM – Come early to get a great seat, enjoy some hot chocolate or delicious fare, visit the shops of Downtown or enjoy a leisurely meal in any of our Downtown restaurants.
Many restaurants Downtown will be featuring to-go and in-house dining options.
6:00 PM – Parade begins featuring over 100 illuminated entries.
Entries featuring community groups and supporters from around Fort Worth.
Enjoy new announce stands along the route, including one en Español on Throckmorton Street
7:20 PM – Santa begins his trip around the parade route on a specially designed float.