Amarillo Electric Light Parade
Crowds line the streets of downtown Amarillo to watch colorful illuminated floats and listen to festive music. Community groups, families, schools, and local businesses showcase their holiday spirit and compete for specialty awards. The celebration honors American heritage with the theme Christmas on Route 66.
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Tips & Advice
- If you want to enter a float, complete registration by November 20, 2026, to take part and compete for awards.
- Use the Polk Street route from 11th Avenue to Fourth Avenue to choose a place to watch the parade.
- Allow extra time to reach downtown, where thousands of people gather for the parade.
- Review the award categories before designing an entry so your float or group can reflect the parade theme.
Special Events & Promotions
- Parade entrants can compete for awards in several categories.
- This year's parade theme is “Christmas on Route 66.”
Links & Contact
Run by Center City of Amarillo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can spectators see and hear during the parade?
Illuminated floats, lights and music travel along Polk Street, with entries from local businesses, families, clubs, nonprofits and school teams.
What is this year’s parade theme?
The theme is “Christmas on Route 66,” celebrating the route’s centennial.
Can a business, family, club or school enter a float?
Yes. Those groups, along with nonprofits, can register a float entry. Registration must be completed by November 20, 2026.
Can parade entrants compete for awards?
Yes. Entries can compete in categories recognizing the overall theme, creativity, holiday spirit, entertainment and community spirit.
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