General Information

Parade Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:30PM

– Food trucks are located along the parade route.
– Minimize your trash and pick up after yourself – please be a good neighbor.
– Do not walk, run, or play in the streets – it is dark, and vehicles are moving along the parade route.
– No walk-on entries are allowed. You must register to participate in the parade.
– Be kind and respectful to others. This is a fun, free, community event; no need to get fussy!

Parade Route

The parade begins at 6:30pm and takes place in El Presidio Neighborhood and Jacome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Please see the Parade Route for the route and staging areas.

Parade Festival

The festival begins at 3pm at Jacome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Enjoy children’s activities including writing letters to Santa, photo ops, vendors, and maybe even a little snow!

Parking

Parking can be found at many downtown parking garages and lots and is within easy walking distance of the parade route. Do not park in El Presidio neighborhood or along the parade route.

Emcees

Emcees are located at Jacome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701.

A Spanish-language emcee is provided by Bustos Media and sponsored by Visit Tucson.

An English-language emcee is provided byBustos Media and sponsored by Arizona Bowl.

Lost or Found Children

If you have lost a child, please find the nearest Emcee booth located at Jacome Plaza. The Emcee will announce to the crowd and communicate to event staff, volunteers, and on-site police regarding the missing child.

If you have found an unaccompanied child, please bring the child to the nearest Emcee booth. The Emcee will announce to the crowd and communicate to event staff, volunteers, and on-site police regarding the found child.

Potties

Port-o-potties are located along the parade route.

Please be respectful to those around you and your surroundings. We appreciate your kindness and thank you for participating in the Downtown Parade of Lights.

The Downtown Parade of Lights and Festival welcomes every member of the community and celebrates creativity, openness, and tolerance. We pledge equity and access at every level regardless of gender, age, citizenship, ethnicity, skin color, economic background, sexual orientation and/or identity, and physical abilities.