Twinkle Light Parade

Save the Date! | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 5:15 p.m. | Nob Hill  

This is a free, family-friendly holiday event that illuminates a mile-long stretch on Route 66 in Nob Hill. Local businesses, community and school groups, and a variety of Albuquerque organizations come together to present an exciting event that brings a sparkle to all.

Applications to participate in the 2025 Twinkle Light Parade will open in August. Stay tuned! 

2024 Twinkle Light Parade Results

Best in Show
The Spirit of Christmas by Ha’alele Hahana

2nd Place Overall
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Cruising by Majestics Car Club

3rd Place Overall
Feliz Navidad by ABOA Operation Santa’s Child and Creative Landscaping

Best First Year Entry
Seusville Jeeps by New Mexico Jeep Group

Most Improved
Shine Bright Like a Good Neighbor by Belinda Barreras State Farm

Staff Favorite
5 Ton of Holiday Fun by 1- Call Mechanical

Motorcycle/Car Club
1st - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Cruising by Majestics Car Club
2nd - A Patriotic Holiday by NM Legion Riders Chapter 32
3rd - Suesville Jeeps by New Mexico Jeep Group

Show Vehicle
1st - Silver Bells by Jose Padilla
2nd - Moana by The Cordero Family
3rd - Cruising in Style for Christmas by The Kelly Family

Commercial
1st - Santa’s Workshop by Duke City Redi-Mix
2nd - The Nightmare Before Christmas by Rio Grande Credit Union
3rd - How the Grinch Unclogged Christmas by TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical

Government
1st - How the Grinch and Max Saved Christmas by Albuquerque Fire Rescue
2nd - Selfie with Elfie by City of Albuquerque Department of Youth and Family Services
3rd - 85 Years of Flight: Celebrating the Past and Soaring Into the Future by City of Albuquerque Aviation Department

Community
1st - The Spirit of Christmas by Ha’alele Hahana
2nd - Feliz Navidad by ABOA Operation Santa’s Child and Creative Landscaping
3rd - The Juice is Loose by Los Burros

Community Performance
1st - Chile Nights! Festive Lights! A Red and Green Fiesta! by John Adams Middle School
2nd - The Bulldog Express by Albuquerque High School Flag Team
3rd - A Christmas Celebration by Narrow Church

Large Walking Group
1st - Jaguar Pride Band by Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
2nd - The Orediggers’ Jingle Bell Rock by Colorado School of Mines
3rd - Rockin Jingle Bell Bobcats by Alamosa Elementary

Small Walking Group
1st - Warm Twinkling Fuzzies by NDI New Mexico

The Albuquerque Twinkle Light Parade is free for the public to attend and is a rain or shine event. Please be aware of and obey all posted street parking signs. Do not block Nob Hill residents' driveways and access to their homes. Well behaved, leashed pets are welcome.

Thank you to our Sponsors! 

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