Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Join us for a sweet celebration in DeSoto’s Hometown Holiday Candyland Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting! Enjoy the dazzling night parade filled with gumdrops, lollipops, and candy canes galore, followed by live entertainment and the magical lighting of the DeSoto Christmas tree.

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Locations: Parade travels southbound along Hampton Road from the Wintergreen Road intersection to DeSoto Town Center. Christmas Tree Lighting at DeSoto Town Center.

Theme: Welcome to Candyland

Event Schedule

5:30 PM – Holiday Parade (Hampton Rd and Wintergreen Rd intersection ➜ toward DeSoto Town Center, southbound)

7:00 PM – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Performances (DeSoto Town Center)

8:00 PM – Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Know Before You Go

• Free admission for spectators.
• Bring chairs/blankets; dress for cool weather.
• Parking available around DeSoto Town Center; please observe posted closures along the parade route.

Want to be in the Parade?

We invite citizen groups, organizations, schools, and local businesses to participate in this year's Hometown Holiday Parade. Bring your sweetest ideas to life with floats, performances, and festive decorations inspired by our Candyland Christmas theme. Be creative, spread holiday cheer, and help make this year's parade the most colorful and joyful yet. Email us [email protected].

Vendors

We invite local businesses, artisans, and food vendors to join us for our annual Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration at DeSoto Town Center. Showcase your products, connect with the community, and be part of one of DeSoto’s most festive and well-attended holiday traditions. Email us [email protected].

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Host or Publisher DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department