Nov
28
6:30 PM18:30
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Nov
29
6:00 PM18:00
34th FOX West Texas Christmas Lights Parade
Don holiday attire and bring friends and family downtown for a night to remember! The FOX West Texas Christmas Lights Parade starts at 6:30 p.m.
The parade is the highlight of City Sidewalks, which is organized by the Abilene Downtown Association. Abilene ISD, Wylie ISD and community music groups will perform throughout the area as everyone gathers to watch the parade. A list of performance times and places and other special events happening will be posted at abilenedowntown.com.
To join the parade, find forms and more info here: https://www.foxchristmaslightsparade.com/
Sep
16
5:30 PM17:30
16 de Septiembre Parade and Festival
"16 de Septiembre Parade ' . Friday, September 16th, lineup at 5:30pm, at St Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church parking lot. Parade starts at 6:00 pm, ending at Sears Park with FREE festival for the community, Ballet Folklorico and more.
FREE
Jul
3
to Jul 4
Abilene Freedom Festival
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular event!
On July 3rd, everyone is invited, free of charge, to the Downtown Celebration. Beginning at 4 pm, The AFF is joining the Downtown Association with live bands, food booths, shopping, a parade and loads of fun. You can even enjoy the thrilling movie, “Independence Day,” at the Historic Paramount Theatre for an extra fee (purchase tickets on Paramount website). You can also enjoy the many restaurants, pubs and bars downtown.
A free traditional 4th of July meal will be provided to first responders and their families. This event is not open to the public due to the attendance size. However, there will be a congratulations victory line outside the south entrance of the Convention Center beginning at 6:15 pm.
On July 4th, come out for live outdoor festival concerts featuring superstar Neal McCoy, with special guests Chris Colston and Jerrod Medulla. Doors open at 4 pm and the music starts at 5 pm. Along with the great concerts there will be vendors, food trucks, a kids area and more!
Please check out this year’s Abilene Freedom Festival Cook-Off hosted by the Sweetwater Jaycees.
NOTE: The 2021 WESTEX CONNECT FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR is currently scheduled for Monday night, July 5 in the Festival Gardens at Nelson Park across from the Abilene Zoo. This is a separate event from the Abilene Freedom Festival. Buy tickets for this event at https://wtconnect.ticketleap.com/2021fireworks/details
Nov
28
to Dec 31
32nd Annual City Sidewalks (No Parade)
You’ll feel at home for the holidays when you discover the charm of Christmas in downtown Abilene in the 32nd Annual City Sidewalks celebration. Merchants will open their decorated doors for a full week of holiday cheer, fun activities and shopping. Highlights include the lighting of a 62-foot Christmas tree, musical performances and free goodies. Organized through the dynamic teamwork of the Abilene Downtown Association. NO PARADE THIS YEAR.
Events kick off Saturday, Nov. 28 with Small Business Saturday. Food trucks, businesses open late and tree lighting at 6 pm at the Abilene Convention Center.
Full schedule:
https://www.abilenedowntown.com/city-sidewalks
Sep
10
5:00 PM17:00
City Sidewalks: FOX West Texas Christmas Lights Parade
Catch the holiday spirit at the 32nd Annual FOX West Texas Christmas Lights Parade sponsored by Coca-Cola.
More than 100 festive floats travel through Downtown Abilene starting at 6:30 p.m.
Route: North on Pine Street, left on N. 6th and south on Cypress Street.
Downtown Fun: Restaurants, cultural venues and shops are open late
