The 32nd Annual Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 3pm - 8pm
Location
Jácome Plaza
101 N Stone Ave
Details
Light up the night at the Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival!
Festival starts 3pm
Parade of Lights starts 6:30 pm
Celebrate the holiday season in the heart of Downtown Tucson at the Downtown Parade of Lights! Festivities begin at 3pm at Jácome Plaza, where attendees can step into a holiday wonderland complete with food trucks, a holiday market, holiday card-ready photo stations and plenty of seasonal fun leading up to the parade!
Stick around till 6:30pm and watch Downtown Tucson light up as the annual Parade of Lights begins! The parade will travel through the El Presidio neighborhood, bringing festive floats, lights and holiday cheer to the streets of downtown!
Food trucks will also be located along the parade route, with plenty of FREE downtown garages and parking lots within walking distance of the festivities. English- and Spanish-language emcees will be stationed at Jácome Plaza to guide spectators through the evening.
The Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival is FREE and open to the community, so gather your friends and family, find your favorite viewing spot and join us for an afternoon and evening of holiday magic in Downtown Tucson!
Be part of the holiday magic! 2026 Float applications are now open!
Local businesses, organizations, community groups and other participants are invited to deck out their floats, vehicles and entries in lights and help bring this beloved Downtown Tucson tradition to life!
Interested participants must submit an application by November 20, 2026 to be considered. Space in the parade is limited, and applications may close early if the maximum number of entries is reached. Float size restrictions apply, so participants are encouraged to review all requirements before submitting their application.
Ready to light up the parade route? Apply to Participate in the 2026 Downtown Parade of Lights
