🎄🍬Join the Merry Wells Lighted Parade, presented by AutoWorld Chevrolet GMC

Celebrate the season at the Merry Wells Lighted Parade: “A Candy Cane Christmas” in downtown Mineral Wells. Community groups, businesses, families, clubs, and organizations are invited to register decorated parade entries and help light up the heart of downtown for this festive Christmas tradition.

Event Details

Date: November 28, 2026

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Downtown Mineral Wells

Map: TBD

Line Up: 4:30pm at SE 5th and SW 1st Avenue

This lighted parade brings residents and visitors together for a joyful holiday experience filled with Christmas spirit, creativity, and community pride. Each entry helps create a bright, family-friendly celebration for all ages.

All floats, cars, and ATVs must be COMPLETELY LIGHTED on both sides, with own power source. Floats must not exceed 65 feet in length, 10 feet in width, and 14 feet in height. It is recommended that each float towing vehicle have a minimum 2-A 10BC fire extinguisher.

All marching groups, vehicles and horses must display lights as well. An official Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be provided by the Merry Wells Committee. No other Santa or Mrs. Claus will be permitted in the parade. No smoking allowed on floats Floats must be in good taste, family friendly, and Christmas oriented.

For safety reasons, ABSOLUTELY NO ITEMS WILL BE THROWN FROM FLOATS. You may have a designated person(s) to walk along the parade route to hand out flyers, candy, prizes, etc. All participants and those assisting with floats WILL honor and comply with instructions of parade directors, especially with regard to vehicles inside the parade staging area.

Parade entries need to do their best to not have large gaps between the floats. Regarding air horns, please refrain from loud, sudden blasts to protect the hearing of spectators and the safety of nearby animals.

No items thrown by parade participants – No double riding – No stopping to visit along the route – No alcoholic beverages consumed during the parade – No firearms or fireworks discharged in assembly area or along route – Current Coggins (horses) papers required.

Parking, check-in and staging information will be sent with confirmed participation prior to event. *