11/03/2026
🎄 Christmas in the Heart of Oklahoma – Your 2026 Holiday Guide! ❤️
The holiday season is almost here, and we have so much to look forward to in Purcell! From Lights from the Heart at Purcell Lake to our annual Christmas Parade in Historic Downtown, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season with family and friends.
Here's everything you need to know about our upcoming holiday activities!
🎄 Advertise at the Lights! Banner's at the Lake
⏰ Deadline: Friday, November 6
Promote your business, organization, or family with a holiday banner displayed at Purcell Lake throughout the Lights from the Heart season!
Whether you're advertising your business, celebrating your organization, or sharing a holiday greeting from your family, it's a great way to be part of this beloved community tradition.
📝 Banner forms and payment must be submitted to Purcell City Hall by Friday, November 6.
🔗 Find the banner form and details here: https://theheartofok.com/lights-from-the-heart
✨ Lights from the Heart – Walk-through preview nights
📅 November 23 & 24 | 6–9 p.m.
📍 Purcell Lake
🎟️ Free admission!
Before the drive-through season begins, enjoy TWO special nights to experience the lights on foot! Take your time walking through the displays, snap photos, and enjoy the holiday magic up close.
These are the only two walk-through nights of the season, so don't miss them!
🎀 Lights from the Heart – Opening night!
📅 Wednesday, November 25
📍 Purcell Lake
✂️ 5:15 p.m. – Opening night ribbon cutting
✨ 5:30 p.m. – Drive-through lights officially open!
Join us as we kick off another season of Lights from the Heart!
The drive-through light display will be open nightly November 25 through December 31, from 5:30–10 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
🎅 Purcell's Annual Christmas Parade
📅 Thursday, December 10 | 6 p.m.
📍 Historic Downtown Purcell
Celebrate Christmas in the Heart of Oklahoma with one of our favorite holiday traditions! Enjoy festive floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands, and local organizations spreading Christmas cheer along Main Street.
Make an evening of it and visit our downtown antique stores, vintage shops, and boutiques for some holiday shopping!
🎄 Want to be in the parade? Participation is FREE! Businesses, organizations, families, and community groups are welcome to join the fun. Simply complete the parade entry form to participate.
🔗 Parade entry form and details: https://theheartofok.com/christmas-parade
For parade questions, contact the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce.
❤️ Help make the season bright!
Want to be part of the magic behind Lights from the Heart? Volunteers help make this holiday tradition possible each year!
If you, your business, or your organization would like to volunteer, contact the Purcell Parks Department to learn how to get involved.
🎄 Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and join us for a wonderful holiday season in the Heart of Oklahoma!
Purcell's Lights from the Heart
City of Purcell, Oklahoma
Purcell Parks
Purcell Police Department
Purcell Fire Department
Purcell Municipal Airport
