The 2025 Parade of Lights will now be November 30.
Photo courtesy of Parade of Lights
The GM Financial Parade of Lights, originally scheduled for Sunday, November 23 in downtown Fort Worth, has been postponed one week to Sunday, November 30 at 6 pm due to the forecast of heavy rain and storms during the original event time, organizers announced on November 20.
"The safety of our participants, attendees, and community is our top priority. With severe weather expected on the original date, the decision to reschedule ensures that everyone can enjoy this cherished holiday tradition in a safe and festive environment," they say in a release.
The parade route and lineup will remain unchanged, the say, adding, "We invite everyone to join us for this magical evening as we kick off the holiday season together,"
For those who have purchased reserved Street Seats, those tickets will be valid for the new date. If ticket holders are unable to attend on the new date and would like a refund, they can click the “Contact eTix” link in their confirmation email to request the refund.
Tips for street closures, parking, transportation, and more can be found in this story.
Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas is free to watch online.
Thanks to a new three-part PBS docuseries, you don't need to go to all of Texas' protected lands and waters to appreciate their breadth. Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas follows host of The Daytripper, Chet Garner, from West Texas to the coast, discussing conservation efforts by The Nature conservancy (TNC) along the way.
"Making of a Million" refers to the 1 million acres in Texas that fall under TNC's protection. The 1 million figure is a milestone TNC is celebrating with the series, but it's not the full extent of its work; actually, according to the 2025 annual report, its total impact is 1.6 million acres.
The Daytripping project has been rolled out slowly in 2026, from YouTube previews to an official release on PBS to events in Texas' biggest cities that formally introduced the works.
The 26-minute video shows off striking aerial images of mountains, close-ups of plants and wildlife, and even a quick feature of an archeological find. Water, of course, is a big topic in the desert, and it's a large topic across the series. Fresh water even has its own dedicated episode.
Although conservation experts are consulted throughout the series, viewers can do more than passively watch other people solve environmental problems. One story, toward the end of the West Texas episode, highlights how a rancher directed researchers to a habitat for an endangered species of fish on his property, simply because he overheard a scientist at a café claim they were extinct.
Garner recently spoke on a panel after an Austin screening with TNC director of land protection Jeff Francell, spatial analyst Jacqueline Ferrato, and director of land protection/stewardship Dan Snodgrass. They discussed the series and the broader conservation topics it connects to.
“This new series really captures the spirit of our efforts and collaborations to protect Texas lands and water,” said Snodgrass in a recap for press. “Chet’s storytelling skills spotlight our partners and projects in a unique, engaging way — we’re excited for more Texans to see why conservation matters and learn how they can get involved.”
“Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas allowed us to visit some of the most amazing places in Texas and to meet people who are making a real difference for conservation,” said Garner. “Folks will love traveling with us across wildly diverse landscapes and learning the solutions shaping the future of our state’s biggest environmental challenges.”
While the series has already aired locally on KERA-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth viewers can check listings for encore presentations and watch the series for free on the Nature Conservancy's website or on YouTube.
