The Nine Flags Christmas Festival
Tip: Explore historic downtown Nacogdoches for unique holiday shopping and seasonal treats.
Tip: Arrive early for popular events to get the best viewing spots—and be sure to dress warmly for outdoors events!
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Every Winter
The Nine Flags Christmas Festival
The Nine Flags Christmas Festival is a magical holiday tradition that brings festive cheer to the oldest town in Texas. Held annually from mid-November through December, this month-long celebration turns Downtown Nacogdoches into a scene from a Hallmark movie. Enjoy twinkling holiday lights, a dazzling Christmas parade, live entertainment, crafting, shopping, wassailing, carols and more, all through the holiday season with an incredible lineup of fun, festive events at various venues. Come and celebrate with all the sights, sounds, and Christmas-themed activities that make this the most wonderful time of the year.
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Join the Nine Flags Christmas Parade
Every year, the Nacogdoches Nine Flags Christmas Parade has the streets lined with families while Christmas lights sparkle and local organizations put on a stunning show with decorated floats.
Interested in entering the parade? Check back soon for the parade route map and entry form!
*Please make your check to NAUW and deliver it and the completed entry form in one of these 3 ways:
- Mail your check and completed entry form to NAUW, PO Box 630772, Nacogdoches, TX, 75963.
- Deliver the completed entry form and payment to Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) office at 200 E. Main Street on the downtown square.
- Deliver the completed entry form and payment to the lockbox at the office of Nacogdoches Area United Way at 1401 S. University Drive (look for lockbox on the end of the building closest to University Drive).