2023 Round Top's Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 2, 2023 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (CST)
Description
You’re invited to join the annual Round Top Lighted Christmas Parade! Saturday, December 2, 2023
Featuring a lighted float parade, pictures with Santa, food, drinks and shopping around town, the Round Top Christmas Parade is the perfect chance for residents and visitors to come together to enjoy one anothers company and some small-town Christmas charm.
Shopping begins at 10 a.m. around town
Activities on the Square begin at 3:00 p.m.
Parade begins at 6:45 p.m.
The parade will be held, rain or shine, unless weather conditions put participants and spectators at risk. The parade is organized by several community non-profits. Our thanks go to:
- The Do Your Duty Club
- The Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce
- The Round Top Family Library
Parade Sponsorship & Float Registration Details:
CLICK HERE to view the Parade Entry Registration Packet.
CLICK HERE to view the Parade Sponsorship Packages.
Staging begins at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Judging takes place at 6:00 p.m.
Parade begins at 6:45 p.m.
Parade entry donations will be accepted to offset parade costs such as security and insurance:
- $20 is suggested for Lighted motorized vehicles and floats pulled by motorized vehicles
- $10 is suggested for Lighted walking groups of adults
- Entry applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd.
All entries must pre-register. Your completed parade entry form and donation should be submitted to the Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce. Donations can be made in cash, card or by check made payable to the Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce. You may submit your application online or by mail to the Chamber office:
P. O. Box 216
Round Top, TX 78954
Or, you can stop by the office to deliver it in person:
203 N. Washington St.
Round Top, Texas 78954
Office Hours: Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or by appointment
Phone: (979)505-1200
Applications may also be scanned and emailed to info@exploreroundtop.com.
Schedule of Events
Starting at 10 a.m.
Holiday Shopping
(with many shops open late)
Check Out Round Top's Shops and Galleries HERE
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Round Top Area Historical Homes Tour
Tickets available at Round Top Real Estate
Beginning at 3 p.m.
Holiday Festivities on the Town Square
• Santa, Cookies & Ornaments by the DYD Club •
• Stew and Book Walk by the Round Top Family Library •
• Chicken & Dumplings, To Go Orders, Beer, Wine, Hot Cocoa and more from Royers Cafe •
• Mulled Wine (warm), Southern Belle, Sangiovese, Ramblin Red, Wood Duck White from Busted Oak Cellars •
• Dining also available at Lulu's, Popi Burger, Round Top Brewing, Merrit Meat Company, Duo at Market Hill and The Garden Co.
and more...
6:00 p.m.
Parade Float Judging
Prizes Awarded
6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Lighted Christmas Parade
After the Parade
Christmas Karaoke at Duo Market Hill until 10:00pm
Live Music with the Black Cat Choir at The Stone Cellar
Images
100 Main Street
Round Top, TX 78954 United States
Shopping begins at 10 a.m. around town
Activities on the Square begin at 3:00 p.m.
Parade begins at 6:45 p.m.
Christmas Events