PRESS RELEASES - NOVEMBER 2008

November 25, 2008

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade is Saturday, Dec. 6

WHO: City of Arlington

WHAT: Holiday Lights Parade

WHEN: 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.

WHERE: Downtown Arlington/University District

WHY: To see the bright holiday lights in downtown Arlington and celebrate the beginning of the season.

About the Holiday Lights Parade

The parade is an annual holiday tradition that features more than 75 lighted floats illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, holiday music and a special appearance from Santa Claus. This event also features the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree. The annual event is sponsored by the Star-Telegram.

What’s New? Everyone is invited to arrive early at 4 p.m. to enjoy live holiday music at the new Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. Holiday performers include the First Baptist Church Choir and the Arlington Community Band.

For the best viewing points along the parade route, residents are asked to bring their own seats and select a location along Abram Street or Main Street between West and Center streets prior to the start of the parade. The parade is approximately 90 minutes.

Immediately following the parade and tree lighting, Santa will be available for photos at the Levitt Pavilion.

For parade route and other information, visit www.arlingtonparadeoflights.com.