Tulsa Christmas Parade

10/13/2026

From decorated bicycles and familiar Tulsa faces to marching bands filling the streets with music, these photos capture the sights and sounds that have brought generations downtown to celebrate the season.

Photos courtesy of Museum of Tulsa History.

10/10/2026

It’s a GIANT year! We’re celebrating the 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade by honoring Tulsa’s Land of the Giants as this year’s theme. Join us for giant floats, giant Christmas spirit, and 100 Years of Cheer!

Here is some giant-sized inspiration:

https://youtu.be/oVzAHgdh5o8?is=XAa6LmMbT1BkY1JX

10/08/2026

These snapshots from the 1979 Tulsa Christmas Parade capture the moments that made parade day special, both on the route and behind the scenes.

Photos courtesy of Museum of Tulsa History.

10/05/2026

Santa has always known how to make an entrance. A look from above as Santa and his reindeer make their way through downtown Tulsa during the 1980 Christmas Parade.

Photo courtesy of Museum of Tulsa History.

10/02/2026

Downtown Tulsa was made for moments like this. Looking down South Boston Avenue, with some of Tulsa’s most recognizable buildings towering over a street filled with performers, holiday decorations and crowds gathered for the Christmas parade.

Photo courtesy of Museum of Tulsa History

09/29/2026

Now THAT is a Christmas float. Reindeer leading the way, Santa riding behind them, and plenty of sparkle—Tulsa was doing Christmas big in 1948.

Photo courtesy of Museum of Tulsa History

09/25/2026

Parade entries are OPEN for the 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade, presented by American Waste Control! This year’s theme, 100 Years of Cheer: The Land of Giants, celebrates a century of holiday tradition in Tulsa — and we want your business, organization, school or community group to be part of it.

Start dreaming up your float, gather your crew and join us in Downtown Tulsa on Saturday, December 12th for this once-in-a-century celebration.

Parade spots are limited, so don’t wait to enter!

🎄 Apply today at https://tulsachristmasparade.org/participate/

Tulsa has celebrated Christmas downtown dating back to the 1920s. Enter a float!

09/24/2026

In 1980, this marching band from Oklahoma City gathered in a downtown Tulsa parking lot before stepping onto the parade route. For generations, marching bands have brought the energy, music and unmistakable sound of parade day to Tulsa.

Photo courtesy of Museum of Tulsa History.

09/21/2026

Matching uniforms, a Christmas-decorated convertible, and sidewalks packed with people from one end of the block to the other. There’s so much to spot in these old parade photos — the clothes, the cars, the storefronts, and maybe even a familiar face in the crowd.

Who remembers Christmas in downtown Tulsa looking like this?
📸 Tulsa Christmas Parade, 1979

09/18/2026

Scenes like this have played out along the parade route for generations — children waiting for Santa, families lining the streets, and Christmas arriving in downtown Tulsa. This year, a whole new generation gets to be part of the tradition as we celebrate the 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade. 🎄

📸 1950 | Museum of Tulsa History