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Altus
December 14
2:00 p.m.
Downtown Altus will also be twinkling with holiday lights and a large Christmas tree.
Ashdown/Little River County Area
Various Dates
Lights will decorate the historic Little River County Courthouse throughout the holiday season from dusk until midnight. The Foreman Parade is scheduled for December 6 at 6:00 p.m., and the Ashdown Parade will be December 13 at 6:00 p.m. For more information visit LittleRiverCounty.org.
Batesville
December 1
6:00 p.m.
The town will light up with over half-a-million lights, followed by a Christmas parade beginning at 7:00 p.m. A map of the city’s Tour of Lights can be found at CityofBatesville.com.
Beebe
December 6
6:00 p.m.
The parade will start out from Beebe High School and the Daniel Park Light Display will be illuminated.
Bentonville
December 13
11:00 a.m.
One of the largest daytime parades in Arkansas! There is also ice skating at Lawrence Plaza Nov. 22 – Jan. 19, and the downtown square will be covered with colorful lights through the holiday season.
Berryville
December 6
6:30 p.m.
The parade theme for this year is “I am Dreaming of a Green Christmas” to emphasize the use of recycled materials in the design of floats.
Clarksville
December 6
5:00 p.m.
The holiday festivities kick-off with the lighting of the square at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Christmas parade at 6:00.
Conway
December 13
6:00 p.m.
For more information visit ConwayArkansas.com.
Dardanelle
December 5
5:30 p.m.
The parade’s theme is “Christmas Caroling”.
DeQueen
December 6
6:00 p.m.
Lighted floats and marching bands will wind through the downtown shopping area. Nearby Lockesburg and Horatio will also host parades the same day. Sevier County Museum’s Historic Replica Village will be decorated with holiday lights as well.
El Dorado
December 11
7:00 p.m.
Claims the title of largest Christmas parade in South Arkansas!
Eureka Springs
December 5
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The town hosts a variety of Christmas-related activities in addition to the parade. Visit EurekaSprings.org for the complete listing.
Fort Smith
December 13
1:00 p.m.
This parade, in its 74th year in 2014, will fill Garrison Avenue with the sights and sound of Christmas. Floats, marching bands, and – of course – Santa Claus. Light displays are also located around town.
Hamburg
December 6
5:30 p.m.
“Hamburg Holiday” will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., followed by the parade. There will be entertainment, holiday treats, the Little Red Wagon Parade, and pictures with Santa.
Harrison
December 1
Lighting of the Boone County Courthouse and Square, followed by the annual Christmas parade. Lights will shine through December 26.
Heber Springs
December 6
6:00 p.m.
The lighting of the Courthouse Square will be followed by the annual Christmas parade on main Street, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Hope
December 8
6:00 p.m.
Annual “Christmas in the City” Parade sponsored by the Chamber at 6pm. Following the parade, Santa Claus will be at the Chamber office at Main and 2nd to accept Christmas wishes from children.
Hot Springs
December 8
6:30 p.m.
Annual Christmas parade will be the highlight but the lights of downtown will be on display from November 24 – December 31.
Huntsville
December 6
6:00 p.m.
Extended shopping hours will be in effect through the holidays at town square shops.
Jacksonville
December 2
6:00 p.m.
Santa Claus will make his first appearance at the 57th annual Christmas parade.
Jasper
December 4
Time TBD
Christmas tree lighting and parade scheduled downtown. Call 870-446-2633 for more information.
Jonesboro
December 4
7:00 p.m.
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to Our Troops”, Downtown Jonesboro
Little Rock
December 6
Time TBD
The annual Little Rock Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade begins at 2nd and Broadway and ends at the Arkansas State Capitol. Afterward, Santa & Mrs. Claus and the Secretary of State will lead the annual Capitol Lighting Ceremony. For more information visit HolidaysinLittleRock.com.
Magnolia
December 4
Time TBD
The annual Magnolia-Columbia County Christmas Parade will feature the theme “Christmas Night of Lights”. Beginning at the courthouse square, it will end at Southern Arkansas University for the annual lighting of the bell tower at 6:15.
McGehee
December 13
2:00 p.m.
Santa Train Christmas Parade rolls in at the railroad depot, and the Wiley A. McGehee Memorial Park lights up December 1.
Mena
December 6
6:00 p.m.
The parade of lights will be followed by fireworks and the lighting ceremony at historic Janssen Park. Festive music will be paying in the park, and the Ouachita Little Theatre will perform.
Morrilton
December 4
5:30 p.m.
Annual parade through downtown, followed by the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton hosting “Night of the Luminaries” at 6:00 p.m. The event features close to 2,000 candle-lit paper bags illuminating the drive through campus and leading to Santa Claus.
Monticello
December 2
6:00 p.m.
the 21st Annual Carols of Christmas Parade features floats covered with thousands of sparkling lights all depicting favorite Christmas Carols. Enjoy post-parade festivities at the Drew County Historical Museum. On December 13, the Santa Train arrives at Main Street Mini Park at 11:00 a.m.
Nashville
December 1
5:00 p.m.
Santa leads the way and will wave his magic wand to light the city’s Christmas tree downtown.
Newport
December 11
6:00 p.m.
Parade will progress down Malcolm Avenue. For more information visit NewportArChamber.org.
Ozark
December 13
6:30 p.m.
Visit OzarkChamberofCommerce.com for more information.
Piggot
December 7
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Activities include a parade around the courthouse square, a 1930s-style gazebo transformed into a carousel and hosting holiday entertainment, prize drawings, local eats, and a visit from Santa.
Pine Bluff
Date TBD
Admission: Free (donations appreciated)
The “Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends” at the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park is Arkansas’ largest drive-through light displays, featuring over 240 holiday vignettes on the 1.3 mile drive.
Pocahontas
December 4
Time TBD
The Randolph County Heritage Museum will offer dinner and baked treats during the parade, and on December 21 – 24 Santa and his elves will offer treats to children in the evenings. More info at SeeRandophCounty.com.
Prescott
December 4
6:00 p.m.
Annual parade on the 4th, and breakfast with Santa is also planned from 9 – 11:00 a.m. on December 13. For more information visit PNPartnership.org.
Rector
December 4
6:00 p.m.
Follow the parade down Main Street and to the reception at the Rector Community Center on Hwy. 49.
Rogers
December 1
7:00 p.m.
The parade is only part of the fun planned in downtown Rogers! Santa will visit each Saturday in December from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Frisco Caboose on First and Walnut streets, and the 27-foot-tall Christmas tree is the centerpiece for the town’s holiday displays. See the full schedule at MainStreetRogers.com
Russellville
December 4
6:00 p.m.
The Holiday Hog will officiate at the lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree on the Green. The Christmas parade will follow at 6:30 p.m. and will travel from South Arkansas Avenue to West Main Street. Light displays throughout the city will sparkle from November 29 – January 6.
Saline County/City of Benton
December 1
6:00 p.m.
Free cocoa and cookies, and local talent on the courthouse square.
Siloam Springs
December 6
Time TBD
The downtown area will be shining with the annual Light Up Siloam Celebration and Christmas Parade. Santa will arrive in the parade that follows, along with lighted floats, marching bands, dancers, fire trucks and antique cars. For times, visit MainStreetSiloam.org.
Springdale ~ Christmas Parade of the Ozarks
November 29
6:00 p.m.
Begins at the Rodeo of the Ozarks Arena and makes its way through downtown Emma.
Texarkana
December 1
7:00 p.m.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Mad, Mad Victorian Christmas!” Over 100 floats featuring recycled materials will be in line, as will marching bands. Live camels and a living nativity scene with lead the parade.
Van Buren
December 13
6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit VanBuren.org.
Waldron
December 6
All Day
Main Street will be full of food, music and vendors for the 1st Saturday Tradin’ Days with booths opening at 8:00 a.m. Santa’s house will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and the lighting ceremony and entertainment on the Old Courthouse Lawn will be followed by fireworks and the annual Christmas parade at 6:00 p.m.
White Hall
December 5
6:30 p.m.
The parade starts at Dollarway Road and Colonial Park and will be followed by the lighting of the city park and City Hall Open House. Santa and his Elf will be attending!
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