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From Alto to Texarkana,
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Holiday Happenings in East Texas...
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Nov
10-Jan 2: ATHENS - www.athenstx.org
Christmas Park Land of Lights…
A drive through Christmas Park, open daily from 6-10:30 p.m. Features over four
million lights 2,000 wood cut outs, over 60 scenes over one mile long! There
are 50 motion controlled lighted scenes, six tunnels, eight arches and a
concession stand. Santa Claus, starting Thanksgiving night. $20 Family Vehicle,
$40 Commercial Van/Pick up Back End Loaded. 1500 N.W. Loop 7. 903-675-7469.
Nov 15-Jan 5: MOUNT VERNON - www.visitmtvernon.com
The Holiday on Ice Skating Rink…The
Holiday on Ice Skating Rink will operate today through Sunday, Jan. 5 at Little
Creek Park, Mount Vernon, Texas. Hours of operation are 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursdays and Fridays; 10:30 am-9:30 pm. Sat; & 1-5:45 pm Sun.
Admission: $5 per person. The event is sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber
of Commerce. 903-537-4365.
Nov 15-Dec 29: PALESTINE - www.palestinetexas.net
Christmas in Palestine…
The holidays come early here in Palestine. We kick off the
festivities with The Polar Express™ Train Ride starting in Nov and the
activities continue all the way through the end of Dec. While visiting, be sure
to admire the Christmas décor as you take a stroll and shop the beautiful
historic Main Street District. See your children’s faces light up when they
meet Santa at Santa’s Magical Workshop or at any one of the spectacular holiday
events. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Palestine’s Christmas Parade of Lights
the first Saturday in Dec, or other events like Ice Fest with a synthetic ice
skating rink, Ladies Day Out shopping event, Breakfast with Santa and more. 903-729-3014.
17th Annual Nine Flags Festival…Featuring
the largest lighted Christmas parade in East Texas, a fireworks display, a
Christmas tour of homes, “A Down Home Christmas” cooking show, pictures with
Santa, "Holiday in the Pines" shopping extravaganza, a 5K Jingle Bell
Run, a “Tour de Nac” bike ride, “An Old Fashioned Christmas” at Millard’s
Crossing Historic Village and much more. 888-653-3788.
Holiday on First Street and Wine
Tasting… Hours are 5-9 p.m.
Downtown. 903-639-2351.
Nov 26: SAN AUGUSTINE - www.sanaugustinetx.com
The Christmas Lighting…
Begins at 6 PM. Come early at 4 PM and have Chili at the Mathews Building while
hearing Christmas music performed by Tony Wall. $5 per bowl.
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