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Flip the Switch: Holiday Lighting Events in DFW

I love Christmas lights. I can drive around DFW for hours just looking at the beautiful holiday displays. I also have a guy to hang my lights. My husband isn't climbing on my roof!
Here are some family-friendly events to help get you in the holiday spirit!

1. Nov 22: Firewheel Town Center

It's time to light up the 41-foot tree! Starting at 3 pm, enjoy carriage rides, performances, and 6:30 p.m. is Santa's Grand Parade.
Date: November 22, 2014.

Time: 7 p.m. lighting and fireworks.

Location: Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Drive, Garland, TX 75040

Admission: Free event.


2. Nov 28: Macy's Grand Tree Lighting Celebration at Galleria Dallas


Every show features Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus, live performances by Olympic and National Champion-ranked skaters, and local children who introduce the lighting of the country’s tallest indoor tree. 2014 Olympic Bronze Medalist and 2012 World Champion Carolina Kostner and 2014 USA Junior Ladies’ National Champion Amber Glenn open the holidays with a special noon performance on Nov. 28 and then on Saturday, Nov. 29 2014 Olympic Gold Medalists Charlie White and Meryl Davis join the power-packed lineup for the Macy’s Grand Tree Lighting Celebration at Galleria Dallas in a special performance Saturday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at noon.

Special public viewing rehearsal times for the Nov. 28 & 29 shows available on www.galleriadallas.com.

Admission: Free event.More »

3. Nov 29: Lights at Legacy


3 pm:Watch The Grinch with Santa Claus himself at The Angelika Film Center. Purchase your $5 ticket at The Angelika or visit angelikafilmcenter.com/plano. This event will sell out!

Time: 5 pm to 8 pm.

Santa Photos will be available with a $10 donation to Children's Medical Center, kids can ride the Christmas Train and enjoy live entertainment, craft activities with Mrs. Claus, balloon animals, face painting, caricature artists, magic with Mr. Scrooge, Christmas parade plus the lighting of the sixty five foot tree!

Location: The Shops at Legacy, Dallas North Tollway at Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas 75024.

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5. Dec 1: Light Up Lee Park

It's time for the 10th Annual Light Up Lee Park! The event will include a lights display on Green Lawn at Lee Park, free hot chocolate, holiday favorites performed by the Salvation Army Brass Ensemble and will end in a spectacular fireworks display.
Date: Monday, Dec. 1, 2014

Time: 5:30- 8:00 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 7 p.m.

Location: Robert E. Lee Park, 3400 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219.

Admission: Free.More »

6. Nov 28: Fort Worth Parade of Lights

The Lighting of the Sundance Square Christmas Tree is Saturday, November 22, and will be fully lit for the Parade of Lights on November 28 to provide a wonderful setting for the Parade. Santa's official arrival into Downtown will be featured at the Parade of Lights, and he will then make his way to the tree following his entrance. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. and the official Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.
When: November 28, 2014.

Time: 6 p.m.

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