Dardanelle Christmas Parade

Get ready for a night of holiday magic at the Dardanelle Christmas Parade! Join friends and family on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM for festive floats, sparkling lights, and plenty of Christmas cheer, presented with the Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and come celebrate the season with us!

This year’s theme is “Christmas in the Movies.” The parade steps off from Merritt Park on Highway 22, turning left on Rock Street, right on 5th Street, crossing Union/Highway 7, turning left on Quay Street, and finishing on Front Street down past Kasper’s.

Entries are open in Commercial and Non-Profit categories, with trophies for first, second, and third place. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, December 2. For more information, email dtownwillie05@gmail.com or call 479-229-5084.

In case of rain, the parade will be held Tuesday, December 8.