LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – The City of Laredo is working to make the most wonderful time of the year a memorable one for its residents.
Starting this week, a few events are hoping to bring in the Christmas spirit.
Here’s a schedule of events.
District 5′s “Winter Wonderland” — Thursday, November 30th
Kicking off the Christmas and holiday season, Mayor Pro Tempore and District 5 Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr., along with other partnering groups, is hosting the “Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting” event.
For this event, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the tree lighting will get underway at 7:15 p.m.
It will all take place at Jovita Idar Park.
According to organizers, there will be school performances, train rides, and a “The Nightmare Before Christmas” movie showing.
District 1′s “Jingle all the Way” — Friday, December 1st
A day later over at District One, Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez and others are putting on a “Jingle all the Way” Christmas event at Independence Hills Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hot chocolate, cookies, train rides, school performances, and more are just some of the things attendees can look forward to.
There will even be light tunnels at the pond, which attendees are encouraged to go to.
The tree lighting begins at 7 p.m. for this event.
District 6′s “Light the Way for Christmas” — Tuesday, December 5th
In District 6, the “Light the Way for Christmas” event is taking place at North Central Park from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m.
Dance teams, vendors, train rides, a santa sleigh, and more are being scheduled for this event.
“Navidad Fest” — Wednesday, December 6th
A familiar family favorite, Navidad Fest 2023 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th.
The event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Santa’s workshop and craft stations will be set up with ice skating opportunities also available.
This is part of many other activities being planned at the Sames Auto Arena for this event.
District 2′s “Cookies & Carols” — Wednesday, December 13th
At Slaughter Park, the community is invited to enjoy cookies and carols on Wednesday, December 13th.
Pictures with the Grinch, train rides, and even pet adoptions are some of the main activities families can look forward to.
Slaughter Park is located at 202 Hendricks Ave. and the event runs from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m.
District 7′s “Grinchmas at Fasken” — Friday, Dcember 15th
The holiday celebrations continue at Fasken Community Center, located at 15201 Cerralvo Dr., for District 7′s “Grinchmas at Fasken” on Friday, December 15th.
At this event, there will be cookies, hot chocolates, picture opportunities with Santa & the Grinch, rids on the North Pole train, and even a fashion show by the Senior Center members.
All events are free to the public.
Some items will be available while supplies last.
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