Twinkle Light Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 5:15 p.m. | Nob Hill
The time has finally come, the Twinkle Light Parade is here! This is a free, family-friendly holiday event that illuminates a mile-long stretch on Route 66 in Nob Hill. Local businesses, community and school groups, and a variety of Albuquerque organizations come together to present an exciting event that brings a sparkle to all.
Shop local! Central Ave. will close to traffic starting at 3 p.m. giving shoppers the freedom to get holiday shopping done at a variety of stores or eat at restaurants in Nob Hill. Plan to arrive early, shop, then grab your spot to view the Twinkle Light Parade as it will dazzle thousands of spectators.
Applications to participate in the 2024 Twinkle Light Parade are closed. Late applications will not be accepted.
Stay Warm & Support Local
The official Hot Chocolate Sponsor for the 2024 Twinkle Light Parade is Empire Board Game Library. Cozy up with a warm cup of hot cocoa on parade night and throughout the season as you shop for all your holiday gift needs in Nob Hill.
Free Park & Ride
Skip the traffic! Free parking will be available at the parking lot located on the southwest corner of Lomas Blvd. and University Blvd. Buses will run from 3-10:30 p.m., taking parade goers from the lot to UNM’s Johnson Field near Girard Blvd. and Central Ave.
Event Details
Sasha Lenninger and Byron Mortan from KOAT Action 7 News will be reprising their roles as the official announcers at the 2024 Twinkle Light Parade. Judges in this year's parade will include KRQE Reporters Marilyn Upchurch, Annalisa Pardo, Natalie Wadas, Jessica Barron, and Jessica Salinas. Also joining in on the fun will be 100.3 The Peak's Jackie, Tony, and Ryan in the Morning.
Public restrooms will be available at the following locations.
Central Ave. & Adams St.
Central Ave. & Sierra Dr.
Central Ave. & Hermosa Dr.
Central Ave. & Bryn Mawr Dr.
Central Ave. & Dartmouth Dr.
Twinkling Together as a Community
Did you know that this holiday parade consists of your favorite businesses, school groups, non-profits, and neighbors? This year over 4,000 people are in the parade with 260 vehicles. Twinkly entries include trucks and trailers, cement mixers, box trucks, buses, marching bands, ambulances, firetrucks, dance groups, athletic teams, show vehicles, and more!
The entries that comprise the Twinkle Light Parade are hard working groups that take twinkling very seriously. Participating groups put the time and effort into creating an illuminated entry because they love doing it for the community. Thank you to everyone involved in making this the best and brightest Albuquerque parade!
This year's parade participants include 1- Call Mechanical, 501st and Rebel Legion, A.C.E. Leadership High School, A.F. Car Audio Club, AAA Organic Pest Control, ABOA Operation Santa's Child Creative Landscaping, ABQ Animal Welfare, ABQ Homeschool Connection, ABQ Rage Room, ABQ Sign Language Academy Honey Badgers, Action Hose Inc., Alamosa Elementary, Albuquerque Ambulance, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Albuquerque High School Flag Team, Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Preschool Cooperative, Albuquerque Public Schools, Amparo NM, APD Horse Mounted Unit, ASE Spirit Squad, Atrisco Heritage Academy High School, Ballet Folklorico, Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana, Bearded Villains New Mexico, Belen High School NJROTC, Belinda Barreras State Farm, Bernalillo County 4-H, Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health, BernCo Animal Care Services, Best Buddies New Mexico, BeWell New Mexico's Health Insurance Marketplace, Child Evangelism Fellowship, City of Albuquerque Aviation Department, City of Albuquerque Department of Youth and Family Services, City of Albuquerque Mayor's Office, City of Albuquerque Public Library Book Van, Coldwell Banker Legacy, College Hunks, Colorado School of Mines, Dancing Stars, Deaf Culture Center of New Mexico, Desert Sage Heating and Cooling LLC, Devotions Dance Studio, Dezert Dogz, Drifters Car Club, Duke City RC, Duke City Redi Mix, Early College Academy and Career Enrichment Center, Ernie Pyle Middle School, Explore Academy Chorus, Ezee Fiber, George I Sanchez Collaborative Community School, Girl Scout Troops 10573 and 10574, Ha'alele Hahana, Haven Behavioral Hospital, High Desert Mustang Club, Highland Hornet Band, Hugs Trucks and Ponies and Emily's Friends, Immanuel Lutheran School, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, International Protective Service, Job's Daughters International Bethel 2 Albuquerque, John Adams Middle School, Joiner Construction, Jose Padilla, Kirtland AFB Fire Department, Kit Carson Elementary, Legends Barber Shop and Kings Barber College, Los Burros, Majestics Car Club, Mckenney Family, Mike's Quality Painting & 1 Day Concrete Coating, Mile High Little League, Mountain Mahogany Community School, Mountain View Elementary School, Narrow Church, NDI Mew Mexico, New Life City Streets Outreach, New Mexico Early Learning Academy, New Mexico Elite, New Mexico Jeep Group, New Mexico Shriners, New Mexico's Painting Specialists, Nizhoni Counseling, NM Air National Guard, NM Legion Riders Chapter 32, NM Rapids Soccer Club, Ortega's Propane Service, Our Lady of Assumption School, Pajarito Elementary School, PNM- TX NM Energy, Poco Quatros Model A Club, Red Shovel Landscape, Rio Grande Credit Union, Rio Grande Ravens YAFL 10U Team and Parents, Road Runner Miata Club and MX505, Rt. 66 ACVW/ ABQ Air Alliance, Salvation Army, Sandia Marching Band, Santa Fe High School NJROTC, Santa's Secret Shippers, Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, Skate-O-Mania, Sunwest Escrow LC, Taking Over Car Club, The Boys Car Club, The Cordero Family, The Garcia Family, The Gillespie Family, The Kelly Family, The Salazar Family, TLC Parkside, TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical, Tomasita Elementary, TourABQ, True Homies Car Club, Two Men and a Junk Truck, UNM Army ROTC, VIIIZON Academy, Warehouse505, and Worth Hearing Center.
The Albuquerque Twinkle Light Parade is free for the public to attend and is a rain or shine event. Please be aware of and obey all posted street parking signs. Do not block Nob Hill residents' driveways and access to their homes. Well behaved, leashed pets are welcome.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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