Check Out Oklahoma's Top 10 Christmas Parades

One of the best parts about Thanksgiving traditions, aside from the food, is waking up to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Most people tune in to the Thanksgiving parade as they prepare for a day of full bellies and giving thanks. But before those giant inflatables take over New York City, you can enjoy some great Oklahoma Christmas parades live and in person before you even carve the turkey on Thanksgiving.

Several of Oklahoma's communities mark the holiday season with magical Christmas parades. Some of them even take place before Thanksgiving. So we put together a list of the top 10 Christmas parades to not miss in Oklahoma. Some of them are in Oklahoma's larger cities other celebrate Oklahoma's small town charm. And there are few unique ones that take place on water and in the middle of a stockyard.

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One of the earliest Christmas parades in Oklahoma will take place in Lawton on Saturday, Nov. 16. The annual Holiday In the Park parade will kick-off the holiday season in Lawton. Before the parade, residents can take part in the Frost Your Fanny 5K before the parade. This year's parade theme will be Candyland.

See a Christmas parade in Oklahoma almost every weekend before Christmas Eve.

Other Oklahoma Christmas parades will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, but after which, there will be Christmas parade in Oklahoma almost every weekend before Christmas Eve. If you're a lover of Christmas, then you'll want to be sure to check out Oklahoma's top 10 Christmas parades below!

Top 10 Oklahoma Christmas Parades

Oklahoma is one of the best places in the nation to celebrate the holiday season! There's festive activities and bright light displays in almost every other town in the state. But one of the most magical events is a Christmas parade! Oklahoma has some awesome Christmas parades that are perfect for celebrating the holiday season.

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Oklahoma's Top 10 Hallmark Holiday Hometowns

Looking for someplace special to spend the holidays? Oklahoma has you covered with some of the best towns and cities to get into the Christmas spirit. If you've ever wanted to visit a place that feels like it came out of a Hallmark Christmas movie, then you're in luck. Check out these 10 Oklahoma Hallmark holiday hometowns to experience the small town charm and friendliness of some of Oklahoma's best-known holiday destinations. Each one has its own unique traditions and holiday events that will surely get you into the spirit of the season. From amazing lights and displays to performances and festive family fun, you'll find it all in Oklahoma.

Gallery Credit: Jeri Anderson