Holiday Lighted Parade, Courthouse Lighting Ceremony & Merry on the Square

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Celebrate the magic of Christmas in Downtown Kerrville! Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 4–9 p.m. for Merry on the Square & Courthouse Lighting Ceremony, presented by the Kerrville Christmas Lighting Corporation. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable evening of holiday entertainment, shopping, delicious food, and festive activities surrounding the historic Kerr County Courthouse! Event Highlights Spectacular 50-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting Kerr County Courthouse Lighting Ceremony Live Music & Holiday Entertainment Holiday Vendor Market with 20+ Vendors Food Trucks & Delicious Treats Children’s Train Rides with Dusty Trail Express Free Face Painting & Balloon Art Giant Games with Kerr Kids Santa Claus & Holiday Character Appearances featuring Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who, Elsa & Anna, Olaf, and Buddy the Elf And More! Annual Holiday Lighted Parade | 6 p.m. The City of Kerrville’s Annual Holiday Lighted Parade will travel through Downtown Kerrville, ending at the Kerr County Courthouse. Enjoy festive floats, dazzling lights, and plenty of Christmas cheer! Courthouse & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Directly Following the Parade Immediately following the parade, gather around the courthouse square for a special visit from Santa Claus and the official lighting of the historic Kerr County Courthouse and spectacular 50-foot Christmas tree, the tallest in the Texas Hill Country! Featuring nearly 37,000 warm white LED lights, the tree will shine alongside the beautifully decorated courthouse, professionally illuminated for the third consecutive year. The celebration continues throughout the evening with Christmas musical performances, holiday entertainment, Christmas characters, shopping, food, and family-friendly activities! Event Details Saturday, November 21, 2026 4–9 p.m. Kerr County Courthouse Square | Downtown Kerrville, Texas Free Admission For additional information, visit KerrvilleChristmasLighting. com. Make plans to experience one of the Texas Hill Country’s most magical holiday celebrations!