Arlington Christmas Parade

December 13, 2025.  11am on Airline Rd

Come join us for the annual Arlington Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th. 

This year's theme will be: The Spirit of Christmas, The Heart of Arlington. We're inviting all to share your vision of what the holiday season means, whether it's nativity scenes, Santa's magic, snow fun, or hometown pride.

The parade starts on Airline Road in front of Arlington High School and travel north to the Douglass/Mem-Arlington Road intersection. Roads along the parade route will be closed prior to the parade starting and remain closed until the parade is over.

This event is rain or shine - and will only be called off in the event of hazardous weather conditions.

  See the map below for Parade Route and road closure barricades. (the line-up area for participants will be at AHS, entering from Milton Wilson Road)

Route map for Arlington 2025 Spirit of Christmas Parade, starting on Airline Rd at Arlington High School entrance and traveling north to Douglas Rd where it ends. The parade is Saturday, Dec 13 at 11am

Santa Claus holding a green umbrella in the back of an antique red pickup truck and waving to a parade crows

In the Parade??

For those that wish to be in the parade, applications must be emailed or postmarked by: December 1, 2025 (application & participation waiver).

If you're already registered to be in the parade - see the following:

  • Be sure you're lined up at Arlington High School by 10:00am.

  • For safety, all participants must be on their rides or floats when entering the school grounds (so be sure you've loaded up elsewhere)

  • No drop-offs at the high school (except for Band members)

  • No parking will be allowed at the high school.

  • The entrance for participants is off Milton Wilson beside the indoor soccer facility. Driveways will be marked.

QUESTIONS?? Reach out to the Parks Department at 901-867-9555