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Bands, floats, decorated automobiles, and walking groups are all part of the fun. Special awards will be given to the entry that best depicts the Christmas spirit and the parade theme, "A Toyland Christmas."
PARADE ROUTE: The parade starts at the intersection of E. Adams Avenue and N. 8th Street, proceeds west along Adams Avenue, in front of the Municipal Building, all the way to North 23rd Street, and then turns north and disbands at Temple High School. The total distance is 1.4 miles.
4:00 pm – 6th and 8th Streets closed for parade entries
5:30 pm – Come early to get a great seat in the bleachers in front of City Hall, visit the local shops for some early Christmas shopping, or enjoy a leisurely meal in any of our Downtown restaurants.
5:45 pm– No traffic allowed down Adams Avenue
6:30 pm – Parade begins featuring over 100 illuminated entries. Entries featuring community groups and supporters from around Temple.
Local personalities from around Central Texas are on the announcer stands!
The parade takes approximately 90 minutes to traverse the entire route.
7:20 pm– Santa begins his trip down the parade route on a specially designed float.
Who
All ages
Cost
FREEHow
Just show up
