Friendswood Christmas Lighted Parade and Santa in the Park

Friendswood's Christmas Lighted Parade rolls along South Friendswood Drive (FM 518) and ends at Stevenson Park for Santa in the Park. Local roundups put the lighted parade from 6 to 8 p.m., with park activities earlier in the afternoon. This is a free hometown holiday night for Houston-area suburbs south of the city. An official city calendar page with the full 2026 schedule was not reachable during this pass, so times come from local event listings and should be confirmed with the Friendswood Chamber or city before you go. When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. Santa in the Park activities are listed from about 3 p.m.; the Lighted Parade runs 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Parade along S. Friendswood Drive / FM 518, ending at Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. Cost: Free. More info: Friendswood Chamber of Commerce and City of Friendswood event listings. Organizer: Friendswood Chamber of Commerce with the City of Friendswood.