GM Financial Parade of Lights 2026 lights up the streets of Downtown Fort Worth for its 44th year, marking the city's official kickoff to the holiday season. Themed "A Legacy of Lights," the parade winds along a 1.59-mile route past more than 100 illuminated floats, marching bands, decorated antique cars, horse-drawn carriages and carolers. It's free, and it's a family-friendly night out for all ages. Grab a spot along the route, bundle up, and wait for Santa and Mrs.