Light the Night Christmas Parade 2026

Fredericksburg's lighted night parade rolls down historic Main Street between Washington and Bowie streets, with illuminated floats bringing the Hill Country town into the Christmas season. Media partner CBS Austin will televise the first 30 minutes live, with its anchors narrating, and will stream the whole parade on its website. After the parade, food is for sale and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are offered at the Marktplatz. When: Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. If the weather is bad, the parade moves to Friday, Dec. 11. The end time is an estimate. Where: Main Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, between Washington and Bowie streets, near the Marktplatz at 100 W. Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Cost: Free along the parade route. Reserved bleacher seats are available for a fee. More info: https://www.fbgtx.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2960 or call 830-997-5000. Organizer: Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, with the City of Fredericksburg.