Holly Jolly Christmas - Festival and Light Up Parade

From: Sat, Dec 6, 2025 3:00 PM
To: Sat, Dec 6, 2025 9:00 PM

Winchester Park

Chandler, Texas 75758

Holly Jolly Festival & Light Up parade    

Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 

Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Winchester Park, Chandler, Texas

The Holly Jolly Chandler Christmas Festival is back for its third magical year — and this time it’s bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever. Join us for a day filled with family fun, Christmas cheer, and the spirit of the season.

Schedule of Events

3:00 PM — Festival Begins

• Food trucks and vendor booths open
• Kids’ activities kick off in the North Pole Kids Club: More to Come!

4:30 PM — Parade Float Line Up @ Starting Point (Chandler Intermediate School)

5:30 PM — Parade Prep & Light-Up Sales
Grab your light-up parade items early at the concession stand before the parade begins. Perfect for kids and families to join in the glow as floats roll by.

6:00 PM — Holly Jolly Parade Begins
The parade starts at Chandler Intermediate School and ends at Winchester Park.
This year’s theme is “Christmas at the Movies” — and floats will be judged based on creativity, theme, and holiday spirit.

8:00 PM — Parade Winners Announced
Stick around after the parade for live music, shopping, food, and the awards ceremony.

• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $250
• Crowd Favorite: Special Prize

Vendor & Food Truck Information

We’re accepting up to 15 vendors and 8 food trucks this year.

• Vendor Booth: $50 or $75
• Food Trucks: $100 with generator / $125 with power hookup
• Chamber Members — message us for your member discount.

Deadline for all sign-ups: November 21st

Click Here to Register as a Vendor, Food Truck, Cookie Contest Participant, Parade Float, or even Volunteer!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Bring the Christmas magic to life by becoming a sponsor. Help us light up Chandler and spread the holiday joy. Sponsor forms are available now — deadline November 21st.

Weather Plans

We know Texas weather can be unpredictable, so we’re ready for anything.

• Plan A: December 6th — Full event as scheduled
• Plan B: December 13th — Backup date, same schedule
• Plan C: Pavilion Plan — All activities move under cover with a Parking Lot Parade to showcase floats and announce winners

Stay Connected

Follow the Chandler Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for updates, sneak peeks, and all things Holly Jolly. Don’t miss out on contests, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes fun.