The City of Manvel invites community members to kick off the holiday season at the annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 6, 2025! The celebration will take place at Manvel High School, 19601 Hwy 6, with the parade beginning at 6:30 p.m.
This year, the City of Manvel is partnering with Weekley's Shaved Ice + Snacks for pre-parade goodies! Stop in at Weekley’s Shaved Ice + Snacks, 7231 McCoy Rd., between 5 - 6:30 p.m. to grab complimentary hot cocoa, snacks, or cookies provided by H-E-B — while supplies last! We will also have free glow sticks, glow tattoos, and face painting for children to enjoy before the parade begins.
The Parade of Lights will begin at 6:30 p.m., following McCoy Road north, looping through Manvel Junior High, and returning to the Manvel High School parking lot. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early and find a spot along either side of the street for the best view of the illuminated floats and holiday performances.
Join the Parade of Lights
Those interested in participating in the Parade of Lights are invited to apply at www.cityofmanvel.com/paradeapp. All entries must feature a Christmas theme and include lights, unless the entry is a classic car. The entry fee for the parade is a new, unwrapped toy, which will be donated to Toys for Tots.
All entries will be entered into the decorating competition, and awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Spectacular Sparkles: Most creative use of Christmas lights
- Greatest Community Pride: Most entertaining and crowd-pleasing performance
- Best in Show: Overall standout float or group
Applications close on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Winners will be announced after the parade on social media and recognized at the January 5, 2026, City Council meeting.
In the spirit of giving, the Parade of Lights will also serve as a donation site for Toys for Tots and the Battle of the Buildings Food Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to help make the holidays brighter for children in need or donate non-perishable food in a friendly competition between City departments.
Learn more about the Parade of Lights or submit a participant application at www.cityofmanvel.com.