Bastrop Lighted Christmas Parade
Main Street, Historic Downtown Bastrop • Bastrop, TX
📅 Dates
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: Evening, starting at dusk
💰 Cost
Free to watch
All ages
🎯 Best For
All ages
🅿️ Parking
More than 150 lighted entries roll south down Main Street through Historic Downtown Bastrop: floats, vintage cars, unicycles, fire trucks, marching bands and the dancing Honey Bears. Santa brings up the rear, riding through town on top of a Bastrop fire truck.
🌟 What You'll Experience
- More than 150 lighted parade entries
- Southbound route along Main Street
- Fanciful floats and vintage cars
- Santa’s finale on a Bastrop fire truck
- Free to watch along Main Street
💡 Pro Tips
- Choose a spot along Main Street to watch the procession travel south through downtown.
- Arrive early if you are registering a parade entry, since registration is handled on-site.
- Bring children ready to watch for the dancing Honey Bears and Santa’s fire-truck finale.
- Dress for an outdoor evening parade, since spectators watch along the streets.
- Allow time to settle into a viewing spot before the parade begins at dusk.
📞 Get More Information
Website: Visit Official Site
❓ Frequently Asked Questions ❓
❓ Is the parade suitable for children and families?
Yes. The parade is described as a celebration for all ages.
❓ What kinds of entries are in the procession?
Expect more than 150 entries, including floats, fire trucks, unicycles, vintage cars, marching bands, dancing Honey Bears, and Santa.
❓ Where does the parade travel?
It travels south down Main Street through Historic Downtown Bastrop.
❓ Can organizations or groups enter the parade?
Yes. There is no pre-registration form this year; parade registration is done on-site.
❓ Is there a charge to watch?
No. The parade is free to attend.