The City of Abilene is proud to present an evening of community celebration and holiday spirit as we host the City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights on Tuesday, December 2, 2025!

At 5:30 p.m., you'll find Abilene ISD's Revolution Strings performing on the steps of Abilene City Hall at 555 Walnut Street. These fantastic young musicians will perform holiday selections as everyone is welcome to gather for the lighting of the 45-foot City Hall Christmas Tree with Mayor Weldon Hurt at 6 p.m. 

Downtown Abilene's Parade of Lights will begin at 6:30 p.m. at  North 1st and Pine Street. The parade will turn east on to North 1st, north on to Walnut Street, west on North 6th, and turn back south on to Pine Street.