Leonard, Texas -- With a theme of I'll Be Home For Christmas, the Lighted Christmas Parade and Festival in Downtown Leonard is set for Saturday, December 6, 2025.

The festival gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Saturday with kids craft activities, hot chocolate and baked goods.

The parade lineup begins at 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church for vehicles, floats and horses. All must be well lighted since it will be dark when the parade starts.

Marching, walking and small motorized units will meet at First Methodist Church. No registration is required.

The Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.

And don't forget, Santa will be at the Gazebo following the parade.