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The holiday season is here, and the McAllen Holiday Parade is the perfect way to celebrate. Join us on Saturday, December 6th, as the parade kicks off at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with marching bands, dazzling floats, and spectacular giant balloons—fun for the whole family! Gather your loved ones and make this festive tradition part of your holiday celebrations.
Join us for a celebration with live music.
McAllen Holiday Parade Traffic Changes
As the City of McAllen prepares for the 2025 McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden Auto Group, residents are reminded that continued lane and road closures along Bicentennial Blvd., from La Vista Avenue to Pecan Blvd., are necessary between now and Saturday to ensure a safe and successful event.
City of McAllen Parks & Recreation and Traffic Operations crews are working diligently to prepare the parade route and ask motorists traveling along Bicentennial Blvd. for patience and cooperation during this final phase of setup. Beginning Friday, December 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., the outer lanes along Bicentennial Blvd. from La Vista Avenue to Pecan Blvd. will close. A full closure of Bicentennial Blvd. between Tamarack Avenue and Pecan Blvd. will begin at 1:00 p.m. This section will reopen on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Once reopened, City crews will secure the parade route with the closure of Bicentennial Blvd. north to La Vista Avenue.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to allow additional travel time or use alternate routes to avoid congestion. For real-time updates on lane and road closures near McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, please follow the City of McAllen on social media or visit www.mcallenholidayparade.com.
Visitors attending Christmas in the Park and the McAllen Holiday Parade are encouraged to use the free Polar Express Park & Ride, operating from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. midnight on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Guests can park at South Texas College on Pecan Blvd. and ride the City of McAllen Polar Express buses, which will drop off attendees along 23rd Street at Quince Avenue. Strollers, wheelchairs, and service animals are welcome.
The City of McAllen thanks all residents and visitors for their patience and support as we prepare to welcome thousands to the largest and most spectacular holiday parade in the region. We look forward to celebrating safely and joyfully with our community.
See the Maps below for Traffic Changes:
Visiting the McAllen Polar Express this season?
To make your trip easier, the City of McAllen is offering a dedicated shuttle route with convenient pickup points and nearby parking options.
Whether you’re arriving early for photos, meeting family on-site, or looking to avoid traffic near the event entrance, the shuttle provides a smooth, stress-free way to get to and from the venue.
Use the map below to explore the full route, designated stops, and where to park before boarding.
