Delight in this festive parade while surrounded by downtown Tulsa's luxurious Art Deco architecture. A community event, the annual Tulsa Christmas Parade takes place in early December and involves participants from all over Tulsa. The parade route runs through the downtown Deco District and attracts thousands of visitors along with food trucks and other vendors.
PHILBROOK FESTIVAL
Explore a romantic Italian villa turned art museum turned temporary light display each holiday season. Philbrook Museum's annual festival includes daytime activities and evening fun beneath hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights adorning their stunning gardens.
Tulsa BOTANIC GARDEN OF LIGHTS
Head to the Tulsa Botanic Garden for a magical evening sipping hot cocoa (or something stronger) as you stroll through their illuminated winter wonderland. This festival is such a popular choice for date night and wedding proposals that they offer packages for both.
WINTERFEST
Taking place each December in the downtown Arena District, Winterfest is a weekslong experiencing offering a 9,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink, one of the state’s tallest Christmas trees (decorated with more than 35,000 lights), live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and the Winterfest Express train.
Martin Luther King Day Parade
A Tulsa staple for more than four decades, the annual Martin Luther King Day Parade is hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Society. Celebrating Dr. King’s legacy, the parade runs through the historic Greenwood District and features family-friendly floats by local nonprofits and businesses.
Dark Mode Beer Festival
The coldest month of the year calls for the coziest of beers. Taking place every February along Archer St. in the Tulsa Arts District, the annual Dark Mode beer festival is hosted by Welltown Brewing and features stouts from brewers across town. Warm up with s'mores aside one of the available fire pits or reserve a rooftop igloo for your crew.
