Light Up the Holidays in Downtown Arlington!

The Arlington Holiday Lights Parade returns Saturday, December 12, at 6 p.m.! Experience dazzling lights, festive floats, and holiday cheer as this beloved tradition fills Downtown Arlington with the magic of the season.

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Meet the Winners: 2026 Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show

The cars may have been the stars, but the stories behind them made this year’s Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show one to remember. Meet the owners and their award-winning rides.

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade Returns to Downtown Arlington December 12

A beloved Arlington holiday tradition returns December 12! The Arlington Holiday Lights Parade will light up Downtown Arlington as the community comes together to celebrate 25 years of the parade and Arlington’s 150th anniversary.

Vandergriff Chevrolet: Celebrating Nearly 90 Years in Arlington

Vandergriff Chevrolet is one of Arlington’s most iconic and longest-running businesses, established in 1937. As we gear up for the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show on September 26, we’re looking back at the company’s rich local history alongside several nostalgic newspaper ads from over the years.