The holiday season is officially underway and the 37th Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade is set for Monday, December 6, at 7 PM.

This year parade fans can expect over 100 lighted participants to wind down the heart of downtown Texarkana. Camels will lead the way followed by a bevy of school marching bands, lighted floats, of course, Santa Claus himself.

Mario Garcia, TSM
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This year the theme is the "12 Days of Christmas," and if you plan on attending this year there will be a new parade route.

New Parade Route Map

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We'll see you at the 2021 Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade. Y'all be sure and wave!

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There are several other upcoming parades beginning this weekend across the Texarkana area to help you get into the holiday spirit.

2021 Christmas Parades

Dec. 4 - 5:30 PM Atlanta Area Christmas Parade "Toys"

Dec. 4 -  7 PM  DeQueen Christmas Parade "Christmas on the Tri-Lakes"

Dec. 4 - 7 PM Foreman Christmas Parade

Dec. 6 -  6 PM Little River County Ashdown Christmas Parade

Dec. 6 - 6:30 McCurtain County Broken Bow Christmas Parade

Dec. 7 - Redwater Hometown Christmas "Polar Express"

This community Christmas parade will take place at 6 PM in the middle school neighborhood in Redwater and winds down Hickory, Pine, Oak, and Church Streets. The parade begins at the middle school.

Dec. 10 - 6 PM New Boston Christmas Parade "Ole Time Christmas

Many of these parades will have other activities leading up to the parade or following the parade.

Light up Texarkana Contest

Don't forget to enter our Kicker 102.5 "Light Up Contest" sponsored by the City of Texarkana Arkansas and Texas. Download our free mobile app and then send us a photo of your lighted home or business for your chance to win $500!  All photo entries must be downloaded by December 12, 2021.

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