Twinkle Light Parade
Save the Date | Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 5:15 p.m. | Nob Hill
Did you know that this holiday parade consists of your favorite businesses, school groups, non-profits, and neighbors? The parade averages 4,000 people 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.
2023 Parade Results
Best in Show
Twinkle in Paradise by Ha’alele Hahana
2nd Place Overall
Santa’s Child by Albuquerque Basketball Officials Association and Operation
3rd Place Overall
Spooky Little Christmas by The Martinez Family
Best First Year Entry
Twinkle in Paradise by Ha’alele Hahana
Most Improved
A Leading Light in New Mexico by Albuquerque Journal
Staff Favorite
Barbie’s Holiday Dreamhouse and Ken’s Mojo Dojo Casa Gingerbread House by Los Burros
Motorcycle/Car Club
1st- Christmas in the Desert by Desert Dogz
2nd- Why Can’t We Be Friends by Drifters Car Club
3rd- Navidad en mi Barrio by Duke City Classics Car and Truck Club
Commercial
1st - 5 Ton of Holiday Fun by 1-Call Mechanical
2nd- Santa’s Disco Skate by Skate-O-Mania
3rd- Toy Story Adventure by Xternal New Mexico
Government
1st- Dream Flight Holiday Vacation by Albuquerque International Sunport
2nd- Life is Sweet with YFS by City of Albuquerque Department of Youth and Family Services
3rd- Frosty the Snowman by Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Community
1st- Twinkle in Paradise by Ha’alele Hahana
2nd- Santa’s Child by Albuquerque Basketball Officials Association and Operation
3rd- Mundo de Carmelo, Wishing You a Sweet Holiday by The Light of the World
Community Performance
1st- Folklorico Festival of Lights by Ballet Folklorico Del Norte
2nd- Snow Wars by Dewback Ridge and Bantha Canyon of the 501st and Rebel Legion
3rd- Alvarado All-Stars by Alvarado Elementary
Show Vehicle
1st- Spooky Little Christmas by The Martinez Family
2nd- Silver Bells 1948 Chevy Fleet Master by Jose Padilla
3rd- Hot Rod Christmas by Route 66 Car Club
Large Walking Group
1st- Una Navidad Mistica by Kit Carson Elementary
2nd- Jaguar Pride Marching Band by Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
3rd- Bringing the Holiday Spirit by UNM Spirit Marching Band
Small Walking Group
1st- Rio Grande Raven Regiment by Rio Grande High School Band
2nd- The Elements are Coming to Town by Career Enrichment Center and Early College Academy
Santa
Thank you to the New Mexico Carpenters Union for bringing Santa's Sleigh to the Twinkle Light Parade!
The Twinkle Light Parade is free for the public to attend and is a rain or shine event. Well behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Fire pits are not allowed.
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