Media

Talking Points for the 2023 GM Financial Parade of Lights:

Parade Producer
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., whose mission is to make Downtown Fort Worth a vibrant place to live, work and play.

Press and Media Contact
Claire Bloxom Armstrong, PAVLOV
[email protected]

Sponsors
GM Financial (Title Sponsor), TCU Celebrating 150 Years, Texas A&M Fort Worth, Tarrant County College, Tarleton State University, YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, Karen and Larry Anfin, Dr. Marie A. Holliday, D.M.D., Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, RANCH 95.9, HANK 92.1.

History
First staged in 1983 (41st year) to help Fort Worth celebrate family and togetherness in a spirited way. It has grown to become one of the top Illuminated Parades in the country.

Theme
Holiday Magic!

Grand Marshal
Coach Sonny Dykes, in honor of TCU’s 150th Anniversary

Parade Program
Completely energized, live with reserved seating and 100 entries
Sunday, November 19, 6:00 PM, Downtown Fort Worth
NEW! Additional announce stands including a stand en Español on Throckmorton Street at Las Luces Block Party sponsored by Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Schedule of Activities:

  • Sunday, November 19, 2023
  • 6:00 PM
  • Live, Downtown
  • Live, TXA-21 and Facebook Live

Social Media

The official hashtag for the 2023 GM Financial Parade of Lights is #ParadeofLights2023. For the latest updates, visit us on:

Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
777 Taylor Street, Ste. 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102