We are so glad you asked! There are so many moving parts to the GM Financial Parade of Lights! It is important that every participant reviews and follows the policies.

Parade Policies

We select the top 100 brightest and most creative applications to participate. Last year, we received over 150 applicants for the 100 spots!

We have free viewing and reserved street seats for premium viewing! Either way you view, please plan to arrive early as the roads close at 3 PM.

Check back for the lineup! Applications are closed, and the lineup is coming soon.

We love that you are planning ahead!

TRAFFIC NOTE  (IMPORTANT): Streets Downtown will begin to close at 3:00 PM to prepare the route for staging. Please plan accordingly.

A complete list of street closures is coming soon.

TEXRail is the best option for parade visitors coming to the Downtown area. Park-and-ride opportunities are available at both the North Side Station (2829 Decatur Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76106) and the Fort Worth T&P Station (221 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102). Park free at most TEXRail stations and ride downtown and avoid parking concerns. The North Side Station also features an overflow lot at 3001 Decatur Avenue. Frequency on Sunday will be increased to a train every 30 minutes help move riders out of Downtown more quickly.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive in downtown early to avoid traffic congestion. Weatherford Street from Henderson to Throckmorton Streets will close at 6:00 AM for staging (among some others) and highway ramps, including Spur 280 from Interstate 35, will begin to closing as early as 3:00 p.m. Belknap Street, Henderson Street and North Main Streets will remain open to traffic during the parade.

You absolutely can watch from home! Watch live on Sunday, November 22, 2026 and catch that rebroadcast of the holiday magic on Christmas Eve on TXA-21!