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Hometown Christmas Celebration Lighted Parade

Date Thu, Dec 04
7:00 PM
LocationDowntown Bay City
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45th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

📍 Downtown Bay City | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m.

A dazzling holiday tradition with decorated floats, marching groups, and festive lights.

Christmas in the Park

📍 Riverside Park | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 1–5 p.m.

Includes an ice rink, SnowZilla Jr., Texas Snowball Fight, games, crafts, food trucks, and photo opportunities with Santa and the Gwench. Evening hayrides through the Wilderness Trail of Lights from 6–9 p.m. ($10/car).

Wilderness Trail of Lights

📍 Riverside Park | Dec. 6–Jan. 1

Hayrides: Dec. 6–14 | 6–9 p.m. ($5/car)

Walk-thru: Dec. 15–Jan. 1 | 6–9 p.m. (Free)

Jingle Jog

📍 Le Tulle Park | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10:00 a.m. (approx.)

A festive “Half K” with playful holiday challenges. Participants are encouraged to wear elf costumes. Entry is $25 (early bird discount available through Dec. 1) and includes a t-shirt.

Movie in the Park – “The Star”

📍 Riverside Park | Friday, Dec. 19 | Hayrides 6–9 p.m., Movie at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $10/car (includes movie, popcorn, hot cocoa, marshmallows, and hayride through the lights).


Get Involved:

Parade participation and food vendor registration are now open. Parade entry forms are available at www.cityofbaycity.org under Parks & Recreation → Events → HomeTown Christmas. Food vendors may register online at Vendor Registration. Non-food vendor applications are no longer being accepted.

For more information, contact Bay City Parks and Recreation at 979-323-1660 or email parks-rec@cityofbaycity.org

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