City of ABQ Special Events

Apply Today! Now accepting local vendors for the 2026 Albuquerque Summerfest Series! Local artisans and food vendors are invited to apply. ABQ Summerfest events are free community festivals and great opportunities to showcase your business! Apply here: tinyurl.com/d8ztxjpe

Another year has come and gone, thank you for joining the Community Events Team at all of the events this year. The staff can’t wait to share with the community what’s in store for 2026! Have a safe and fun New Year with your loved ones.

Happy Holidays! This season reminded our team how important it is to plan events that bring people together. From Old Town Holiday Stroll to the magical lights at the Twinkle Light Parade. Thank you to the City of Albuquerque for making it all so memorable.

The winner of the 1st Place Small Walking Group Category at the 2025 Twinkle Light Parade is A Twinkle of Remembrance: Every Twinkle a Memory, Every Light a Legacy by New Mexico Nurses Honor Guard! ow.ly/W0Aq50XMOHZ #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

1st Place Large Walking Group! Holiday Tunes by Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguar Pride Band is the winner of the 1st Place Large Walking Group Category at the 2025 Twinkle Light Parade! ow.ly/W0Aq50XMOHZ #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

BernCo Mountain Heights 4-H Club won the title of 1st Place Government Entry for the 2025 Twinkle Light Parade! Their glowing display celebrated the heart of 4-H service, leadership, and compassion. ow.ly/W0Aq50XMOHZ #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

Twinkle Light Parade Veterans, Poco Quatros Model A club and their entry Model A Christmas has won 1st Place in the Car Club Category at this year’s parade! This organization is made up of over 90 members with 1928-1931 Model As. ow.ly/m7Aa50XMOHY #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

One Fine 59 by D&S Auto has taken home the title of 1st Place in the Show Vehicle category! Congratulations on your big win, and thank you for contributing to this fun, festive, and twinkly holiday tradition. ow.ly/hak150XMOuZ #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

1 Call Mechanical is the winner of the 1st Place in the Commercial Category! 1 Call Mechanical is a local business providing Albuquerque and surrounding areas with quality air conditioning, heating, and plumbing work. ow.ly/bIPX50XMOgu #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

Everyone loves Santa, and the staff from this year’s Twinkle Light Parade are no different. The NM Carpenters Union has been awarded Staff Favorite! They followed parade rules, brought holiday spirit, and were the perfect finale! ow.ly/9of650XLE6Z #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

Starting off their new holiday tradition with a bang, Yellowstone Landscaping has won Best First Year Entry! They put on a fun, bright, and festive show for the community who came to watch and join in on the festive celebration. ow.ly/VuRP50XLa8s #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

2nd Place Overall! Congratulations to Holiday Candy Land by Girl Scout Troops 1680 and 11680 on willing 2nd Place Overall in the 2025 Twinkle Light Parade! ow.ly/WjCV50XKzKH #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

More than 100 entries participated in the Twinkle Light Parade, competing to be the best, brightest, and most festive. Best in Show and 1st place Community Entry goes to ABOA Operation Santa’s Child and Creative Landscaping. ow.ly/pSBc50XK1Hy #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

The 2025 Twinkle Light Parade was a huge success, bringing out one of the largest crowds yet, and getting the crowd excited for the rest of the holiday season. Thank you to all the entries that participated and everyone who came to join in on the fun. #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

Gather your twinkle lights and get excited, it is time for the 2025 Twinkle Light Parade! This evening, December 6, Nob Hill will be lit up with the lights of entries from local schools, businesses, and community groups. ow.ly/nutC50XE6lH #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

Tomorrow, December 6 is the 2025 Twinkle Light Parade! The seasons’ twinkliest parade will travel down Central Ave. from Washington St. to Girard Blvd. Arrive early to shop local and enjoy your fun, festive evening. ow.ly/ZZck50XE6aV #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

The 2025 Twinkle Light Parade is this week, on December 6. It is the perfect way for you and your family to kick off the holiday season! The parade begins at Washington and Central at 5:15 pm and travels west to Girard. ow.ly/gasX50XAlYu #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

The 2025 Twinkle Light Parade is in one week, on December 6. Spend the evening in Nob Hill with your family and friends, watching as more than 130 twinkly parade entries roll past on Central Ave., lighting up Nob Hill! ow.ly/CtzE50XylZi #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

The 2025 Twinkle Light Parade’s official hot chocolate sponsor is Empire Board Games Library! On December 6 stop by for a delicious cup and a sweet treat before finding a spot to view the parade as it rolls through Nob Hill. ow.ly/MGxn50XylT1 #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ

Skip the traffic on your way to the Twinkle Light Parade on December 6. Free parking will be available at the parking lot located on the southwest corner of Lomas Blvd. and University Blvd. Buses will run from 3-10:30 p.m. ow.ly/8Cqy50Xylme #TwinkleLightParade #CABQ