Miracles Christmas Parade

11/16/2024

A big thank you to A-Plus Super Storage on Milwaukee for generously storing the Miracles Christmas Parade gear and equipment each year. Without this amazing sponsor, our garages would be overflowing with Christmas and parade items!

11/09/2024

Get ready for the most electrifying event of the year! Over the past 18 years, the Miracles Christmas Parade has seen an astonishing 875 participants light up Lubbock’s historic 34th Street! Imagine the excitement as the combined bands of Monterey, Coronado, Lubbock High, and Estacado fill the air with festive cheer!

Join the fun with the TTU Mask Rider, Raider Red, spirited cheerleaders, and pop groups! We have school squads, community clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, car and motorcycle enthusiasts, horse and tractor groups, sports teams, churches, local businesses, families, charities, US Marines, and of course, Santa Claus himself! 🎅

Are you looking to showcase your group or organization? This is your chance to shine in front of nearly 40,000 holiday fans on Saturday, December 7! The Vintage Christmas theme is FREE for all our spectators, and families can bring along sleeping bags, food, hot cocoa, and festive outfits to enjoy the parade gating atmosphere as it passes by.

This year, Reliant is powering the Miracles Parade, and we can't wait to announce our Grand Marshal next week! The parade will be broadcast on KCBD with Karen and Abner during the Christmas season, and let’s give a huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors: South Plains Electric (founding sponsor since 2003), Coca-Cola, City Bank, Performance Motorcoach, Family Power Sports, Affordable Storage, City of Lubbock, TNT, United Rentals, People’s Bank, South Plains Communications, Sam’s, LISD, AIM, BTAC, and Sunset. Without their support and our amazing Wrangler and staff, this spectacular event wouldn’t be possible!

Don’t miss out! Visit our website at:

MiraclesParade.com

and submit your application for the 19th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade. We can’t wait to see YOU there! Celebrate the Magic. Christmas 🎄 ✨

11/04/2024

🎄 After you’re done voting, be sure to secure your spot in the 19th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th!

🎄 This year’s theme is a heartwarming "Vintage Christmas," featuring school groups, horses, classic cars, tractors, sports teams, dance groups, cheerleaders, a massive marching band, festive floats, the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots, and, of course, Santa Claus himself! 🎅

Join almost 40,000 enthusiastic parade-goers in one of Lubbock’s most cherished holiday traditions. Showcase your company or organization and dazzle the crowd with your holiday spirit! 🌟

Don’t miss out—apply now at [www.miraclesparade.com]

(http://www.miraclesparade.com) and make this Christmas unforgettable! 🎉

09/30/2024

In 68 days, the Miracles Christmas Parade will plug in to a new power source! We are excited and we hope you are ready for this years parade. A "Vintage Christmas" filled with floats, cars, tractors, horses, marching bands, Raider Red, the Coca Cola polar bear, the US Marines Toys for Tots, churches, school groups, organizations, and of course, Santa Claus!

12/25/2023

12/22/2023

This years Miracles Christmas Parade was a huge success. We are already planning for next years upcoming Miracles Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 7th. Remember to mark the date and bring your family for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're participating with a float or simply attending, the parade along 34th Street promises a delightful time. This family-centric event, celebrating the Christmas season, is made possible by South Plains Electric and sponsors such as Peoples Bank, Coca Cola Southwest Beverages, City Bank, BTAC, and Reliant. Thanks to our in-kind sponsors, attendance is free.

The parade will feature an array of attractions including floats, honor guards, marching bands, horses, tractors, classic cars, and U.S. Marines, ensuring there's something for everyone. Plus, there's plenty of candy to satisfy your sweet tooth. In a heartwarming tradition, parade-goers have generously donated toys for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, contributing thousands over the years.

Texas Tech will be showcasing their highly acclaimed Cheer and Pom squads, along with the Mask Rider and Red Raiders, adding to the parade's excitement. The combined LISD marching band, featuring over 300 members from Monterey, Coronado, Lubbock High, and Estacado high schools, will be playing Christmas songs throughout the event. Spectators can look forward to beautifully lit, creatively designed floats filled with enthusiastic groups and companies. And who knows, there might even be a surprise snowfall!

Don't miss the televised broadcast of the parade, courtesy of the Ted Liggett Group. Tune in on the following dates and times:

December 22nd, 6:00-7:00 AM
December 25th, 6:00-7:00 AM
December 25th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12/22/2023

This year's 18th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade was a remarkable success, marking one of our largest gatherings to date. The theme, "A Twinkle Of Hope," set the stage for a vibrant competition among entries, judged on their originality, public appeal, craftsmanship, color scheme, lighting, animation, and sound, culminating in an overall assessment of each float.

The competition was fierce, with some of the top ten floats scoring within half a point of each other. Team Bama triumphed with First Place, followed by D&H United Fueling Solutions in Second, and Women Veterans of America securing Third Place. This close scoring is a testament to the exceptional quality and creativity displayed by all participants.

Judges for the event were esteemed representatives from Texas Tech Administration, Trinity Christian School, and Frost Brewhouse, bringing a diverse range of perspectives to the judging process.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who dedicated their time and effort to the parade. Beyond the competition, this event played a crucial role in supporting the United States Marines' Toys for Tots program. More importantly, it brought joy and smiles to numerous children and families along 34th Street, embodying the true spirit of the holiday season.

12/09/2023

Tonight's the night! Come join us for the 18th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade with setoff Saturday, December 9th, 6pm at 34th and Avenue Q headed West to 34th and Indiana.

12/08/2023

One of Lubbock’s largest and most loved Christmas events is Saturday night in central Lubbock, the 18th Annual Miracles Christmas Parade at 6:00pm. The parade theme is “A Twinkle of Hope.” Thousands of spectators are expected, especially to honor and pay tribute to this year’s Grand Marshalls, representatives of all our local first responder organizations.

Representatives of each local agency are Lubbock Police Department Officer Brandon Hamilton with his wife and two children; Emergence Medical Service Nolan Roberts with his wife and two children; Lubbock Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Kelly Rowe and his wife; Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. J***y Bures with his wife and two kids; and Lubbock Fire Rescue represented by the widow of Firefighter Matt Dawson, Chanda Dawson and her daughter Preslee.

All the Grand Marshalls will ride on the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages float, our Grand Marshall Sponsor each year.
Allen Ruff with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages said, ”This year we have the honor and privilege to join forces with the first responders of Lubbock and their families. We especially welcome Matt Dawson’s wife Chanda and their daughter Preslee Dawson. Matt was a well-known hero within the Lubbock Fire Department and an inspiration to many as he gave his community a Twinkle of Hope no matter what obstacles life put in his way.”

Parade organizers are also announcing we will have two Honor Guards heading up the parade. The first is local Cub Scout Pack 593. The second is the all-agency Honor Guard with representatives from the Lubbock Police Department, Texas Tech Police Department, Lubbock Fire Rescue, and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department.

We welcome and salute the marching bands from all Lubbock high schools who will assemble and march as one unified band unit during the event.

The nighttime, lighted parade features Santa Claus and more than 30 parade units, including more than 20 floats from area businesses and non-profit groups. The lighted parade is free of charge for spectators. The parade route is down 34th Street starting at Avenue Q and going west to Indiana Avenue. Parade Chairman is Jason Davis and one of several Wrangler volunteers who produce and host the event.

The parade is a United States Marine Toys For Tots event to gather unwrapped toys for needy children in this area. Spectators are urged to bring unwrapped toys to give to the walking Marines during the parade itself.

Make plans to attend this fun and free event this Saturday, December 9, 2023. Visit the parade website at www.miraclesparade.com for details.

11/09/2023

For the past 18 years, South Plains Electric Cooperative has been an invaluable partner in making the Miracles Parade a resounding success. Since our parade's inception, they have been an integral part of our family, with their exceptional employees consistently leading the charge in spreading holiday joy to more than 30,000 people lining the parade route.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to South Plains Electric Cooperative for their unwavering support as our title sponsor, ensuring that the Miracles Christmas Parade comes to life year after year.

09/08/2023

I was incredibly honored to receive a plaque from the Lubbock Independent School District, recognizing the Miracles Christmas Parade for our involvement in their Fourth of July parade trip to Washington DC last year. It was a truly special experience.

The Miracles Christmas Parade made a contribution of $3000 to the Lubbock ISD bands. The combined bands of Coronado, Monterey, Estacado, and Lubbock High had the opportunity to participate in the prestigious 4th of July parade in our nation's capital.

The volunteers of the Miracles Parade and our sponsors have always been strong supporters of the outstanding music programs in our schools. We are immensely grateful to LISD for presenting us with this beautiful plaque. We sincerely hope to see your fantastic organizations participating in this year's parade on December 9th.

(Photo: Andrew Babcock & Jason Davis

07/04/2023

We hope everything has a safe holiday filled with friends and family.

06/26/2023

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12/25/2022

From all of us on the Miracles Christmas Parade committee, we wish you a very Merry Christmas.

12/24/2022

If you missed the wonderful South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. Miracles Christmas Parade in Lubbock that happened on December 6th, don't worry! You can still catch the event, including the incredible floats, marching bands, groups and companies.

The fine folks at Liggett Law Group, P.C. are the Miracles Christmas Parade broadcast sponsor along with South Plains College and Troy's SKI Lubbock bringing the parade to KAMC News. Times listed below

“Thanks Ted!!” for allowing those that could not make it the chance to see the parade. That’s why you are out Heavy Hitter!💕

12/21/2022

“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” - Roy L Smith

12/21/2022

CHRISTMAS FACTS:

The movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” was a box office flop. It wasn’t until 1974, when its copyright expired and TV networks could air it for free, that it became a beloved Christmas movie.

Will Ferrell consumed so much sugar while filming “Elf” that he actually became physically ill.

In Slovakia, it is a tradition to keep “Christmas Carp” in the family bathtub for a few days before they are eaten.

Although gingerbread houses date back to the 1600s, the tradition became widespread in Germany after the story of Hansel and Gretel was published in 1812.

The Elf on the Shelf was inspired by the creators’ own toy elf, Fisher, who they grew up with in the 1970s.

Paul McCartney earns about $400,000 each year from his song ‘Wonderful Christmastime’, which is widely regarded as his worst song.