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Hempstead Festival of Lights, Tree Lighting & Christmas Parade 2026
Downtown Hempstead (Gazebo Park for tree decorating) · Hempstead, TXAccepting vendors- Booth fee
- $50/booth
- Dates
- Dec 5, 2026
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- Not announced
About this event
Hempstead Festival of Lights, Tree Lighting & Christmas Parade
The Hempstead Festival of Lights, Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade is an annual holiday celebration in Downtown Hempstead, Texas. The free, family-friendly event runs December 5, 2026, from 2 to 8 p.m., with the lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m., and features live music, kids' activities, arts and crafts, Santa visits, cookie and ornament decorating, and a Christmas tree lighting.
Vendor requirements
What you’ll need on the day
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Who this market accepts
- arts & crafts
- food
- retail
- community
- non-profit
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- The official application
- Required documents and form questions
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