Downtown Fort Worth's GM Financial Parade of Lights steps off at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, the city's traditional start to the holiday season.
Watching from the curb is free. The city says the 1.59-mile route will carry more than 100 lighted floats along with marching bands, antique cars, horse-drawn carriages and carolers, ending with Santa and Mrs. Claus on their own float. Kyle Birch, who leads GM Financial's North American operations, is this year's grand marshal.
For people who want a guaranteed spot, reserved street seats cost $15.75 for children and $19.50 for adults, according to the city, and are sold through the parade website.
Getting there
Organizers at Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives say downtown streets start closing at 3 p.m. for parade staging, and Weatherford Street between Henderson and Throckmorton closes at 6 a.m. Some highway ramps, including the Spur 280 exit from Interstate 35, may begin closing at 3 p.m. as well. Belknap, Henderson and North Main stay open.
The organizers recommend TEXRail, with park-and-ride lots at the North Side Station, 2829 Decatur Ave., and the Fort Worth T&P Station, 221 W. Lancaster Ave. The North Side Station also has an overflow lot at 3001 Decatur Ave. Trains run every 30 minutes on Sunday.
