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Word from the CVBs Stock Show & Rodeo The annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is coming in January, and it is time to begin planning which events that you wish to attend. The Stock Show is our oldest Fort Worth tradition and is tied to the heart of the community's identity as "Where the West Begins." For those who have lived in this area for many years, the Stock Show is well-known because of that great tradition including the annual parade, which is recognized as probably the largest all-Western parade in the United States. The parade travels through downtown Fort Worth on Saturday, January 15th, and is always enjoyable. For many families, the Stock Show grounds, with the numerous livestock exhibits and shows, are always a wonderful experience. Each year is different from the last because of the many different breeds of livestock that can be seen during the course of the Show. I suspect that every type of animal raised in Texas and the Southwest will be on the Stock Show grounds. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau has visitor brochures about the Stock Show with specific dates for the various animal shows and exhibits. The 30 PRCA rodeos are another great tradition. These rodeos run from January 21st until February 6th and include the basic competitive events along with the popular calf scramble, the Cowtown Cutting and the GMC Chuck Wagon Races. In recent years, the Stock Show has added two additional events–the "Best of Mexico" produced by Jerry Diaz a well-known Charro, and the extremely popular Ranching Heritage Weekend with the "Best of the West." Now is not too early to get your tickets for the wonderful Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo opening in January. Holiday FUN CENTRAL – Arlington,
Texas The holidays are magical and memorable times for families. FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas invites you to the magic of our city to make memories from Thanksgiving weekend through December. Featuring the enchantment of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas, the Festival of Lights at High Point Church, Johnnie High's Country Christmas Revue, Creative Arts Theatre & School's production of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Theatre Arlington's Miracle on 34th Street, Santa's arrival and holiday festivities, and shopping at The Parks at Arlington Mall, and Lincoln Square–Holiday FUN CENTRAL takes the best of Arlington and mixes it with the true spirit, excitement and warmth of the season. Start a new tradition. Spend a few days with us over the holidays among giant, brilliantly decorated trees, ice skating, more than 200 lighted displays, over five million lights, dozens of holiday shows, over 250 stores, shops and boutiques, exciting seasonal theatre and heart warming special events, a hundred dressed up restaurants and more make this season in Arlington more fun than can fit in a stocking! Log onto www.arlington.org or call toll free 866-656-3866 today and check out our Holiday FUN CENTRAL family packages, including cozy and affordable hotels and all these great events and activities. Ask about the Holiday FUN CENTRAL snow globe! Happy and peaceful holidays to all of you from your friends at FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas! Grapevine Holiday Fun! Start the holiday season at the largest nighttime Christmas parade in North Texas–Grapevine's Parade of Lights Thursday, Dec. 2. Beginning at 7 p.m. at Main and Vine, the parade heads north up Main Street to Wall Street. Be in the Main Street historic district early to find your spot! Run, Run, Reindeer to Grapevine and enjoy the holiday festivities during Grapevine's Christmas on Main Street. Savor the holiday spirit December 3, 4, 10, 11 and 17 & 18 (Fridays, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) throughout Grapevine's historic downtown district. Entertainment abounds as holiday songs fill the air. Costumed characters including Frosty, Mrs. Frosty and the Toy Soldier pause for photos, and children of all ages can enjoy free popcorn and a ride in a horse drawn trolley. For a small fee, have your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street. Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., take part in Radio Disney's "Ho! Ho! Ho-Down!" at the Gazebo, 325 S. Main. The Polar Express–The Grapevine Vintage Railroad will be become "The Polar Express" on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. On-line tickets are SOLD OUT–but some tickets will be available beginning at 9 a.m. each Saturday and Sunday morning for trips scheduled for that particular day. Call 817-410-3123 or visit www.gvrr.com for more information. Shopping for special gifts is easy in Grapevine. In the historic district you will find hand-blown glass, boutique clothing for women and children, jewelry, Native American arts, antiques, dolls, home accessories, gift items, collectibles, gourmet food, wine and much more. During the month of December, Main Street is decked out in its finest holiday attire. Saturday, Dec. 11, look for the red ribbon in shop windows as members of the Historic Downtown Grapevine Association participate in Red Ribbon Christmas donating a percentage of that day's sales to the AIDS Outreach Center of Fort Worth benefiting the AOC children's programs. Holiday Entertainment abounds in Grapevine! Don't miss Dinner and a Grapevine Opry Holiday Show on Dec. 3–call 817-410-3100 for tickets; the Grapevine Opry's "Fabulous 50s Christmas" show on Dec. 4–call 817-481-8733 for tickets; Christmas at the Palace features Larry, The Sax Man, Randall and the Joshua Experience Dec. 9–call 817-410-3100 for tickets. For Grapevine Opry's "Country Christmas" show Dec. 11 & 18–call 817-481-8733. The End of the Runway Players New Year's Eve show is at the Grapevine Convention Center Dec. 31–call 817-410-3459. For your convenience, many of the shops on Main Street will be offering extended shopping hours. For more information contact the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 817-410-3185 or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com. Happy Holidays
from Grand Prairie Public Information Officer, Grand Prairie Convention & Visitors BureauCity Hall Plaza sparkles with lights during the holiday season. On December 4th the 20th annual Christmas tree lighting and the arrival of Santa Claus takes place at City Hall Plaza. There will be holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides and lots of holiday fun for the entire family. In addition, the historic Copeland Home opens its doors for tours and refreshments the afternoon of December 4. Grand Prairie's Arts Council presents its holiday theater production, Cheaper by the Dozen, a humorous story of a large family and their inventor father, on December 2-5 in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church. On December 5th, Traders Village hosts Navidad in El Barrio, an annual toy drive presented by Channel 23. Joe Pool Lake sparkles with holiday lights on the 11th during its 14th Annual Christmas Boat Parade sponsored by Lynn Creek Marina. The entire family can view the lavishly decorated boats as they parade from Lynn Creek Marina past Lynn Creek Park. Admission is free with a canned goods donation. It begins at dusk. Catch the holiday spirit at NOKIA Theatre during December. Yanni opens the season on December 2. KDGE presents their Christmas Show, "How The Edge Stole Christmas," on December 10. Enjoy KOAI Radio's Christmas Show with Dave Koz and Friends on December 12. Polyphonic Spree presents its 5th Annual Holiday Extravaganza on December 18. Happy Holidays to all! Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. New Year's Eve Resolution #1-Granbury… Dreaming of the perfect romantic get-away and an incomparable setting for that perfect New Year's resolution? Just 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth, in the heart of the Brazos River valley, a pleasant surprise awaits the first time visitor. A variety of quaint bed & breakfasts and Victorian inns pamper you with privacy and a unique atmosphere to toast the New Year. Anticipate what the New Year will bring as you enjoy a brisk historic carriage ride through the holiday lighted streets with the Brazos Carriage Company. While downtown, you won't want to miss shopping and dining in many of the unique stores and restaurants around the historic courthouse square. Spend a perfectly "mysterious" evening on board the Granbury Riverboat with amusing surprises on the action packed "Murder Mystery" cruise. Live entertainment, dinner and dancing, fun and party favors are all a part of this New Years Eve Celebration. Granbury Live is the place to be for a 2004 New Year's Eve Blast featuring dining, dancing and the extraordinary Granbury Live band in concert–black-eyed peas included. Make Granbury your 2004 New Year's Eve destination to ring in 2005 – you'll cherish the memories. For additional information or a current calendar of events, contact The Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-950-2212 or visit our website at www.granburytx.com. Glen Rose Christmas Events for December Christmas is almost here and that means two of the most popular events in Glen Rose are just around the corner. Christmas On The Square is slated for Saturday, December 11 in downtown Glen Rose and the Christmas Bed & Breakfast Tour will follow on Sunday, December 12. Christmas On The Square will feature vendors on the historic downtown square in Glen Rose and an opportunity to shop the quaint establishments surrounding the square. Most of the vendors will be selling handmade crafts and unique products that put a smile on the face of the most discriminating shopper. In addition to Christmas shopping opportunities, there will also be plenty of food vendors and activities for the kids. The day will end with the annual Christmas parade at 5:30 p.m. The Christmas Bed & Breakfast Tour is a self-guided excursion that includes several of the bed and breakfasts in Glen Rose, plus a number of homes which will be decorated for the Christmas season. Glen Rose is home to more than 25 bed and breakfasts, each unique in its own way. Cost of the tour is $8 per person if the tickets are purchased in advance and $10 if they are purchased the day of the event. For more information on these events, or anything regarding a visit to Glen Rose, contact the Glen Rose Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-346-6282. You can also view the Glen Rose CVB website at www.glenrosetexas.net. Denton Lights Up the Season Capture the true spirit of a small-town holiday celebration at the 16th annual Holiday Lighting Festival Thursday, December 2, on Denton's Historic Courthouse Square, 110 W. Hickory, from 5 to 9 p.m. Kick off the Christmas season in style and sing-along with the Denton Community Band, stop in the eclectic shops around the square for a sample of wassail, and vote for your favorite recipe. Local groups will provide entertainment on two outdoor stages and inside the courthouse. Denton's own Grammy award-winners, Brave Combo, will add their "nuclear polka" bend to the season at 8 pm. And it isn't Christmas in Denton without a Chicken Dance on the lawn. Santa will be on hand for those last minute requests. Take a spin around the square in a horse drawn trolley or take a motorized trolley tour through the historic district. Free interactive crafts and art booths will be available for children. Holiday cheer will be the main attraction on the square in Denton throughout the holiday season. Unique gifts, hard-to-find treasures and antiques, books, and specialty wines, are a sampling of what awaits you in Denton. The merry atmosphere amidst beautiful seasonal décor makes shopping Denton fun! Come share in the happy holiday spirit in Denton! In case of inclement weather, some venues may change. Please call 940-349-8529 or 940-349-8385 for information on the day of the event. Holiday
Magic in the Gingerbread City-Waxahachie Brighten your spirits and experience holiday magic this year in historic Waxahachie, Texas. You will enjoy great shopping, entertainment, festivities and gather memories to last a lifetime with your family. December 4-5 and 11-12- Candlelight Christmas Home Tour, sponsored by the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association. The tour features four homes each weekend decorated in their holiday finery. Visit them from 2 p. m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per weekend and can be purchased at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, Ellis County Museum and at the homes on tour on the day of the event. Photos can be viewed at www.waxahachiechamber.com. Proceeds from the tour benefit the revitalization of the downtown area. December 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11, 12 - "Bethlehem Revisited," the event Fox 4 News named the "#1 Holiday Event in the Lone Star State." Step back in time 2000 years, walk the streets of ancient Bethlehem and reenact the night of Jesus' birth, complete with Mary, Joseph, marketplace vendors, craftsmen, tradesmen, clergy and many others, as well as numerous live animals. Visitors acquire a better understanding of what life must have been like that night for Jesus and his family. Located behind the Central Presbyterian Church, 402 N. College, Waxahachie, Texas, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission is FREE. The non-profit event is produced solely by donations. December 4 - Christmas & All the Trimmings Craft Sale sponsored by the Waxahachie Junior Service League from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission, $3. Waxahachie Civic Center. Also on December 4 - "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" Parade in downtown Waxahachie starting at 10 a.m. For more information on where to create or see some holiday magic, visit www.waxahachiechamber.com or call 972-937-2390. Current
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