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Galleria Dallas, Holiday Celebration

joanie7 — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:38:39 +0000

The Dallas Galleria Holiday Celebration is in full swing with free activities for the entire family. The country’s tallest Christmas tree is featured at the Galleria ice rink, rising from the center of the ice rink up to the massive glass atrium. This spectacular tree sparkles with nearly a quarter of a million lights and more than 10,000 ornaments. Holiday Magic on Ice Shows feature Missle Toes the Galleria’s own ice skating Santa performing back flips as fireworks shoot off his skates. World and olympic celebrity skaters also entertain. Santa is in his Galleria Village, Slappy’s Holiday Circus and the Illumination Celebration, which is a tree light show are free for you and your family. During Hanukkah there is a Menorah Lighting and Celebratiion. Most events take place through Christmas Eve. galleriadallas.com 972-702-7100

Christmas at the Dallas Galleria, Dallas Texas

joanie7 — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:14:00 +0000

Santa Claus is in his village at the Dallas Galleria from November 21st 2009 thru December 24th, 2009. Look for him on Level 2 near Saks Fifth Avenue every day during shopping hours. If he is not in the village head over to the Galleria’s Ice Skating Rink. If it is on a Saturday in December 2009 (the 5th, the 12th or the 19th of December) at 5PM he will be on the ice performing back flips. This is the only place to see Santa Missle Toes in action. As you enjoy the skating show feast your eyes on the majestic Christmas Tree rising over the ice skating rink. This Christmas Tree, the country’s tallest indoor Christmas Tree, will enthrall young and old.

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Interlochen Lights Display, Arlington Texas

joanie7 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:22:22 +0000

The homeowners in the northwest Arlington subdivision of Interlochen participate in a healthy competition every year decorating their homes with extravagant Christmas light displays and holiday exhibits. The neighborhood streets are open to the public. You are welcome to join the lines of cars snaking past the houses to view the beautiful holiday lights for free. This year the lights will enthrall spectators from December 19th thru December 31st, 2009. The route to view the lights traditionally begins at Randol Mill at Westwood, west of Cooper Street. . NOTE: The route this year will move in the opposite direction. Visitors will now enter Interlochen off Westwood Drive and will make a left on Crowley Road and follow the signs around the neighborhood, going through Porto Bello Court at the end of the tour, then exiting on to Westwood. Due to the immense popularity of this neighborhood, plan to spend a few hours on this tour.

Christmas Parades in Grapevine Texas

joanie7 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:55:36 +0000

The largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas steps out into the historic district of Grapevine Texas on Thursday December 4th, 2008 at 7PM. The parade of lights showcases over 100 dazzling floats accompanied by holiday music as the many marching bands pass by. The parade of lights begins at Main and Vine Streets before it heads north on Main Street to Wall Street. There is plenty of free parking available in the downtown vicinity. On Saturday December 6th, 2008 as the sun sinks over Grapevine Lake the lighted boat parade begins it’s merry jaunt across the water from Scott’s Landing to Little Pete’s. The floating flotilla may be viewed from any of the lake’s parks. Grapevine Texas is located in Tarrant County and is a suburb of both Fort Worth and Dallas Texas. The city of Grapevine Texas lies adjacent to Grapevine Lake, a large reservoir impounded by the Corps of Engineers in 1952. www.grapevinetexasusa.com

City of Irving Texas’s Holiday Extravaganza

joanie7 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:54:26 +0000

The City of Irving kicks off the holiday season with a Christmas Parade on Saturday December 6th, 2008 at 4PM. The parade winds through the Irving Heritage District and on down to Irving City Hall at 825 W. Irving Blvd for the 6PM tree lighting ceremony. The Irving Symphonic Band will entertain as well as local dance groups. There will be a petting zoo for the kids, outdoor games and food and fun for all. The evening wraps up with a fireworks show indicating the Christmas season is in full swing. www.cityofirving.org

Christmas in Texas State Parks, Purtis Creek State Park

joanie7 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:14:03 +0000

On Saturday December 6th, 2008 from 6PM-9PM Purtis Creek State Park invites you to join the park staff for the lighting of the park’s Christmas tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand as you enjoy hot chocolate and hot cider and watch a Christmas movie by the campfire. Campers may show off their holiday decorations at their campsites and compete for prizes. This event is free. Park entrance fees do apply. Purtis Creek State Park is in the Prairies and Lakes Region. Purtis Creek State Park is located in the town of Eustace, Texas 60 miles east of Dallas, Texas in Henderson and VanZandt counties.

Christmas in Texas State Parks, Cedar Hill State Park

joanie7 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:19:34 +0000

On Saturday December 13th, 2008 bring the family to Cedar Hill State Park for an evening of Christmas caroling. At 6PM a lantern lit tour of the historic Penn Farm kicks off the activities which include a sing-along around the campfire, hot chocolate and apple cider will help to keep you warm and cozy as the cookie plate is passed your way. Christmas caroling will continue until 730PM. 972-291-3900×232 Cedar Hill State Park is an 1826 acre urban nature preserve located on the shores of the 7500 acre Joe Pool Reservoir, just 10 miles from Dallas, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes Region..