Downtown Breckenridge shines brightly during annual Christmas Parade
Following a month of holiday-related activities, the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce hosted the grand finale on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the annual lighted Christmas Parade in downtown Breckenridge.
The Breckenridge High School marching band added some holiday spirit to the Christmas Parade. Click here for more pictures. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
With the theme of “Cowboy Christmas,” the parade featured dozens of floats decked out in strings of lights and western decorations, led by the Breckenridge Police Department, Hardin-Simmons University’s Six White Horses and the Breckenridge High School marching band. Stephens County Judge Michael Roach was the parade marshal.
The floats were judged on the criteria of creativity, originality, and their interpretation of the “Cowboy Christmas” theme, and the winners were:
- First Place – ResourceCare Health Care Center
- Second Place – Graham Savings and Loan
- Third Place – Clear Fork Bank of Breckenridge
The parade wrapped up with Santa Claus riding in a Breckenridge Fire truck. Afterwards, Santa stayed in downtown for a while, posing for photos with kids in Foundation Park at the corner of Walker Street and Breckenridge Avenue.
Christmas Day will be Thursday, Dec. 25. If you have any last-minute shopping or business to take care of this week, check with the necessary businesses for their holiday hours. Most businesses and government offices will be closed on Christmas Day, with some closing early on Dec. 24 and others remaining closed on Dec. 26.
The last day of school for 2025 was Dec. 18. Classes will resume on Jan. 5, 2026.
Click here to see the Breckenridge Texan’s Photo Gallery from the Christmas Parade.
The ResourceCare Health Care Center float won first place in the Breckenridge Christmas Parade competition. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
The Graham Savings & Loan float won second place in the Christmas Parade contest. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
The Clear Fork Bank of Breckenridge float won third place in the Christmas Parade competition. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
After the parade, Santa posed for pictures with local children, beside the community Christmas tree in Foundation Park. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: The Stephens County Off-Road Squad featured a cowboy snowman, as well as a variety of off-road vehicles, for the parade. Click here to see more pictures from the parade. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
