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City of Temple to Host 78th Annual Christmas Parade

The City of Temple invites the community to the 78th Annual Christmas Parade, part of the new “Holly Jolly” holiday series.

Gary Emmert
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TEMPLE – The City of Temple invites the community to the 78th Annual Christmas Parade, part of the new “Holly Jolly” holiday series. This festive event will take place on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Temple.

This year’s parade theme is “A Toyland Christmas,” and the City is honored to have Temple native Paul Smith as the Grand Marshal. Smith, who has dedicated 50 years to H-E-B and earned a statewide customer service award, is also a devoted community volunteer known for organizing local events, including a popular car show fundraiser with the Temple Police Department.

Event Details:

  • What: 78th Annual Christmas Parade
  • When: Monday, December 2, 2024
    • 6:30 p.m. – Parade begins
    • 7:20 p.m. – Santa’s arrival down W. Adams Ave.
  • Where: The parade starts at E. Adams Avenue and N. 8th St., moves west along Adams Avenue, and concludes at Temple High School (415 N. 31st St.). Spectators can enjoy street-side viewing along the route, with seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Road Closures:

  • 4:00 p.m. – N. 8th St. from Adams Ave. to Garfield St.
  • 4:00 p.m. – N. 6th St. from Adams Ave. to Calhoun Ave.
  • 5:30 p.m. – E. Adams Ave. from N. 8th St. to N. 23rd St.

All roads will reopen immediately following the parade. Detours will be in place, and access will be maintained for residents and businesses. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow traffic control signage.

Parking: Free parking is available at the City Hall parking lot and various locations in Downtown Temple, including Santa Fe Plaza, 1st Street Parking Garage, and non-parade route street parking.

Holly Jolly Series: The parade is part of the month-long “Holly Jolly” celebration, which includes:

  • Christmas on the Plaza on November 30
  • Kringle Krawl on December 6
  • Jingle Jam on December 6
  • Santa at the Depot on December 7
  • Plaza Picture Show on December 13
  • Santa Paws on December 14
  • Santa’s Send-Off on December 21

For more information, visit hollyjollytemple.com.

Media Information: Media parking will be available at the Temple Public Library. Mayor Tim Davis will be available for interviews from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the library’s balcony, facing Adams Avenue. Media badges are required for access.

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