PRESS RELEASES - DECEMBER 2007

December 6, 2007

Fun and Free Holiday Event for the Family at
Arlington’s Nighttime Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 8 at 6 pm

The Holiday Lights Parade in Arlington, sponsored by the Star-Telegram, has become a family holiday tradition for the Metroplex. With lighted floats illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, holiday music, Santa and the lighting of the city tree, this event is a must see for families in the Arlington and surrounding areas.

According to downtown Arlington Parade Committee Co-chairpersons Don Duke and Joni Wilson, “each year more groups and organizations are participating with lighted floats or musical presence inspiring the true meaning of community and tradition”. Joni Wilson says this year, “we’ll see more floats than ever” plus Santa will be in the Central Library after the parade for kids to visit while parents take photos.

Don Duke recommends that spectators bring their own seating and “select a comfortable vantage point along Abram or Main Streets between West and Center streets by 5:30 p.m.” The parade is approximately 1 ½ hours long. It will start at 6 p.m.

The city tree is set-up in front of Arlington City Hall at the corner of Abram and Center. Don’t miss the excitement of the annual tree-lighting at the end of the parade.

Visit www.Arlingtonparadeoflights.com for the parade route.

This year’s schedule of exciting events:
4:15 pm.…….. Arlington Museum of Art - Creative Arts Dance Ministry performance begins
5 pm ……….. Arlington Civic Band performance at City Hall
Miss Persis Elf Show at the Arlington Museum of Art
6 p.m………….Parade starts
7:20 pm……… Mayor Welcomes Spectators
7:45 pm……… Countdown to Tree Lighting
7:45-8:30 pm... Santa at Central Library (great opportunity for kids to visit and parents to take photos)
Three entries from the parade will receive the distinguished “Committee’s Choice” recognition for originality and crowd appeal. Check the Star-Telegram and the parade website to see which entries are chosen.

Contact:
Joni Wilson
Senior Vice President
Worthington National Bank
200 Main Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
817-303-6065
Fax: 817-303-5906
Joniwilson@worthingtonbank.com