Downtown McKinney ’s premier festival, the 31st annual Dickens of a Christmas…Home for the Holidays is right around the corner. An old fashioned holiday family festival with horse drawn carriages, strolling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and activities for all ages. Seasonal music, food and children’s activities provided by local organizations will take center stage during the event.
Patrons are encouraged to spend the weekend enjoying all the activities and taking advantage of the over 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, apparel, gifts, exquisite antiques, restaurants, and entertainment. The perfect start to the holiday season -Dickens of a Christmas…Home for the Holidays.
The event will be held for (3) days (November 25, 26 and 27, 2011). This festive event will launch on Friday, November 25 with non-stop activity followed by the lighting of the city of McKinney’s Christmas Tree ceremony at 6:15 p.m. and candlelight shopping until 8:00 p.m. Consumers can find the unique and special things that they won’t find anywhere else in downtown McKinney.
We invite you to join us for a fun, family-friendly event to kick off the Christmas season in Historic Downtown McKinney.
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