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Metallic streamers with LEDs built into the pom, a rechargeable pack, and one remote that changes the whole team’s color at once.
$120 USD per pair · 10-pair minimum
For dance, drill, cheer and band directors entering a parade of lights: our LED pom poms light the whole line and switch color together on one remote, so your unit reads from the curb between lit floats. Each pom is 7 oz on rechargeable packs. Team pricing is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs.
Which night parades can a dance team or drill team enter?
In the dark, an unlit unit disappears between two lit floats; a lit line is the one the crowd films. These well-known US night parades take dance teams, drill teams, cheer squads and bands. Four step off on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
| Parade | City | Next date | Organizer | How groups enter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Flambeau® Parade | San Antonio, Texas | April 24, 2027; vanguard 7:15 p.m., parade 7:45 p.m. | Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association | Apply at flambeau.org by December 31, 2026; $200 fee per entry; walking groups up to 25, ages 12 and up |
| Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade | Seattle, Washington | July 31, 2027 | Seafair | Applications February 1 to June 30, 2027; a Drill Teams category for precision drill, dance and performance teams |
| GM Financial Parade of Lights | Fort Worth, Texas | November 22, 2026, 6 p.m. | Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. | Schools, marching bands and competitive dance troupes; 2026 registration is closed |
| APS Electric Light Parade | Phoenix, Arizona | December 5, 2026, 7 p.m. | City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation | Performance Group entry for dancers, twirlers and drill teams, up to 50, $100; 2026 has a waiting list |
| 9NEWS Parade of Lights | Denver, Colorado | December 5, 2026 | Downtown Denver Partnership | Marching bands and local performers take part without fees; ask the Partnership |
| Chandler Parade of Lights | Chandler, Arizona | December 5, 2026, 6:45 p.m. | City of Chandler Special Events | Online application from July 1; $25 after acceptance; 2026 has a wait list |
| Twinkle Light Parade | Albuquerque, New Mexico | December 5, 2026, 5:15 p.m. | City of Albuquerque Arts & Culture | Business, community and school groups; 2026 applications are closed |
The Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association calls its parade “America’s Largest Illuminated Night Parade,” seen by about 800,000 street spectators (source: Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association 2027 parade policies). Other sources: Fiesta San Antonio parade and ticket guide, Seafair 2027 parade application, GM Financial Parade of Lights, 2026 APS Electric Light Parade entry guide, Downtown Denver Partnership, City of Chandler, City of Albuquerque Arts & Culture. Confirm dates and rules with the organizer before you budget.
Lighting rules your unit has to meet
A parade of lights, a torchlight parade, an electric light parade or a lighted Christmas parade all ask the same thing of a marching unit: bring your own light.
- Phoenix: in a Performance Group entry, “all members, handheld accessories, headpieces, etc.” must be lit, outlined or accented by light products. Bands too, instruments included (source: 2026 APS Electric Light Parade entry guide).
- Fiesta Flambeau: an entry with no illumination could be removed. The association recommends at least 12 battery-operated LED mini-lights per person, does not accept glow sticks, and judges lighting and crowd reaction along the route (source: Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association 2027 parade policies).
- Chandler: walking groups need at least 100 lights per participant, with batteries and packs concealed within the costume (source: Chandler entrant information).
- Fort Worth: “the more imaginative your use of lights and spectacle, the higher your chance of acceptance” (source: GM Financial Parade of Lights).
Light-up poms put that light in every performer’s hands. The LEDs are built into the pom itself, not one light in the handle, so each pom reads as a full ball of light from the curb. Ask your organizer how lit handheld props count toward a per-person minimum. For a dance or majorette line, the costume can carry light too: our LED fringe sequin bodysuit changes color by remote to match.
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One remote, one color change the crowd films
Night parades keep moving. Fiesta Flambeau entries may not stop to perform, Phoenix bands may not stop or reverse march, and Seafair asks marching units to keep forward motion and spacing (sources: Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association 2027 parade policies, 2026 APS Electric Light Parade entry guide, Seafair 2027 parade application). So the moment travels with you: a whole line switching color on the same count, at walking pace, is the clip the crowd and other paraders post.
- Pick a base color: your school or team color for most of the route.
- Pick one change on a music hit, repeated every block or saved for the judges and TV cameras. Chandler’s judges look for “advanced use of lights to music or choreographed program” (source: City of Chandler).
- Give the remote to one person, the director or a captain, so the whole line switches together.
- Try split sets: raised pom one color, low pom another.
Match the theme too: Fiesta Flambeau’s 2027 theme is “Cosmic Nights – A Universe of Lights” and Phoenix’s 2026 theme is “Power the City with Lights” (sources: Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association 2027 parade policies, 2026 APS Electric Light Parade entry guide).
Battery plan for a long route
Each pom runs 3 to 4 hours per charge on its rechargeable pack. White and rainbow modes drain the battery faster. The march is often the short part: judging and line-up keep you lit well before step-off.
| Parade | Route | Lights-on time to plan |
|---|---|---|
| APS Electric Light Parade, Phoenix | About 2.3 miles; about 60 minutes to the end | Lit and ready at 6:50 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start |
| Fiesta Flambeau, San Antonio | 3.1 miles in 2026 | Vanguard 7:15 p.m., parade 7:45 p.m. in 2027 |
| 9NEWS Parade of Lights, Denver | About two miles in 2024, Civic Center to 14th Street and Glenarm Place | Ask the organizer for your line-up time |
| Chandler Parade of Lights | About three-quarters of a mile | Lit for judging at 5:15 p.m.; parade 6:45 to 8 p.m. |
Sources: 2026 APS Electric Light Parade entry guide, Fiesta San Antonio, Fiesta San Antonio parade and ticket guide, Colorado State University, City of Chandler, Chandler entrant information.
- Charge fully before step-off, indoors, the afternoon of the parade.
- Know your route length, then add judging and line-up to get your total lights-on time.
- Run a team color, not white or rainbow, on a long route. Save rainbow for one short moment.
- Switch off while you wait in line-up, then on again for judging and step-off.
- Carry two spare pairs with a chaperone on the route.
At 7 oz per pom, they stay comfortable over a two-mile march. For cold December nights, see lighted Christmas parade entries for charging in the cold.
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Light-Up LED Pom Poms
Metallic streamers with LEDs built into the pom, a rechargeable pack, and one remote that changes the whole team’s color at once.
$145 USD per pair
How many pairs does a parade unit need?
At our team rate of $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs:
| Group | Pairs | Cost at the team rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dance line of 12 | 14 | $1,680 |
| Fiesta Flambeau walking group of 25 | 27 | $3,240 |
| Drill team of 40 | 42 | $5,040 |
Pair counts include two spares. To see the cost per season, divide the total by the number of seasons your program plans to use the set: a 27-pair set at $3,240 is $1,080 a season over three seasons. The same set covers football, basketball and parade season, because the color changes by remote.
Why directors treat the set as an investment the squad passes down
A parade set is not a one-night prop. It is handed from one class to the next, season after season, and it has to match on every member.
- LEDs built into the pom itself, not one light in the handle, so the whole pom glows.
- Full metallic streamers, so they still look like performance poms with the lights off.
- Rechargeable packs, so there is no box of AAA batteries to buy before every parade.
- One remote changes the whole line’s color together: school colors in the fall, holiday colors in December, the parade theme in spring.
The Purdue Golduster Dance Team, the dance line of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band, ordered 24 pairs from us in September 2026. More on how the set is built: LED pom poms for cheer and dance teams.
From application to step-off
| When | What to lock in |
|---|---|
| Months ahead | Pick the parade and apply: Fiesta Flambeau closes December 31, 2026 for April 2027 |
| After acceptance | Insurance and forms; Fiesta Flambeau accepts school district insurance for band, dance, cheer and pep |
| Order the poms | Send us your parade date and pair count; we will tell you plainly what fits |
| Two weeks out | Rehearse the traveling routine and the color cue outdoors, at walking pace |
| Parade week | Attend the entry meeting; Phoenix’s, on December 1, 2026, is mandatory |
| Parade day | Poms charged indoors, remote tested, spares packed; lights on for judging and step-off |
| The finish | Count the poms and the remote; recharge before the next game |
Sources: Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association 2027 parade policies, Seafair 2027 parade application, 2026 APS Electric Light Parade entry guide. Building a float to go with the unit? See parade float ideas, Christmas parade float ideas and homecoming parade float ideas.
What to bring and wear to a night parade
For families, fans and chaperones:
- Arrive early. In Phoenix, viewing spots are first-come, first-served, spectators often arrive hours early, and the parade runs rain or shine (source: City of Phoenix).
- Book a seat if you want one. Fiesta San Antonio lists bleacher seats, street chairs and VIP tickets for the 2027 Fiesta Flambeau; Denver sells grandstand and VIP tickets; Seafair sells reserved seating zones (sources: Fiesta San Antonio parade and ticket guide, Downtown Denver Partnership, Seafair).
- Dress in layers for a December holiday parade, with a warm hat. The National Weather Service notes that mittens are better than gloves (source: National Weather Service).
- Wear light, so your group is easy to find in a dark crowd: LED face stickers in stars, hearts or lightning.
The stickers run on a CR2032 coin battery, so hand them to adults and older students.
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Request a quote for your parade unit
Email or DM us with the parade name and date, your unit size, your colors and the route length. We make our light-up products ourselves and will tell you plainly what fits your date. See team orders for how a group order works.
What do customers say about the LED Fringe Sequin Dress?
The LED Fringe Sequin Dress holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 customer reviews. A few of them, unedited:
“Obsessed! So beautiful and a perfect fit!”
— Bia P.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Fiesta Flambeau Parade?
Saturday, April 24, 2027, in downtown San Antonio, during Fiesta San Antonio (April 15 to 25, 2027). The vanguard starts at 7:15 p.m. and the parade at 7:45 p.m.
How do you get Fiesta Flambeau Parade tickets?
Fiesta San Antonio’s parade and ticket guide lists bleacher seats, street chairs and VIP tickets for the 2027 parade, with links to each.
When are the Denver and Phoenix parades of lights in 2026?
Both are on Saturday, December 5, 2026: the 52nd 9NEWS Parade of Lights in downtown Denver and the 39th APS Electric Light Parade in Phoenix, which starts at 7 p.m.
Can a dance team or drill team march in a parade of lights?
Yes. Phoenix has a Performance Group category for dancers, twirling groups and drill teams, Seafair has a Drill Teams category, and Fort Worth invites schools, marching bands and competitive dance troupes. Phoenix asks that every member and handheld accessory be lit.
How long do light-up poms run on one charge?
3 to 4 hours per charge. White and rainbow modes drain the battery faster, so on a long route charge fully before step-off and run a team color.
How much do light-up poms cost for a parade unit?
Our team rate is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs. A Fiesta Flambeau walking group of 25 with two spares is 27 pairs, or $3,240 at that rate.
See also: lighted Christmas parade entries, Christmas parade float ideas, parade float ideas, homecoming parade float ideas and LED pom poms for dance, drill and majorette teams.
Sources: Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association 2027 parade policies, Fiesta San Antonio parade and ticket guide, Fiesta San Antonio, 2026 APS Electric Light Parade entry guide, City of Phoenix, Downtown Denver Partnership, Colorado State University, Seafair 2027 parade application, Seafair, GM Financial Parade of Lights, City of Chandler, Chandler entrant information, City of Albuquerque Arts & Culture, National Weather Service.
Fiesta® and Fiesta Flambeau® are registered marks of their owners. The parades, organizers and sponsors named here, including APS, 9NEWS, Seafair, Alaska Airlines and GM Financial, are not affiliated with Neon Cowboys.
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