For the first time since before COVID-19, the Plano holiday parade is returning, and its back downtown for the first time since the DART tracks were added.
Held on December 10, the parade is set on a “March of the Toys” theme.
The theme isn’t the only change this year. Six local Rotary Clubs have partnered to host the parade as The Rotary Clubs of Plano with the City of Plano. The parade is also sponsored by new Plano favorite HEB.
“The Rotary Clubs of Plano are very excited to be the host. These clubs have been an important part of this city and have had an impact with fundraising for veterans, non-profit organizations and many other efforts to help the community. Rotary is an organization that gives back, and this is another way to show how we can give back to the Plano community,” said Liz Lansing, parade co-chair and immediate past president of the North Texas Pioneers Rotary Club.
The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 18th Street and M Avenue and last an hour. A “Toyland” festival will follow in the north parking lot of the Plano Municipal Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Santa, food trucks, vendors and a kids’ zone.
To register a float, become a vendor, or learn more about the parade or festival, go to rotaryparadesofplano.com.
EDIT: This story has been modified to include information about HEB sponsoring the parade.
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