This is my first official blog ever, and I can't think of a better way to start than with Downtown McKinney's Home for the Holidays celebration! McKinney was the first town my family visited when in the North Dallas area, and we instantly fell in love with the charm of this special downtown. When you add in the holiday feel to it, it becomes magical! Oh, and did I mention, admission is free! If you are in the area y'all need to see this!
This weekend is the 39th year that McKinney has hosted this celebration. This is the second one I have been lucky enough to get to, and I know I will be at every future one too! On Friday night there was a countdown and tree lighting ceremony in the middle of the square. Due to some rain we were lucky enough to get a second countdown and re-lighting on Saturday night! There is live music, food, entertainment, and family friendly fun activities such as a ferris wheel, merry go round, petting zoo and rock climbing wall to name a few things. You might even see some snow while you are there (chopped ice). Hey, we are in Texas, we don't get much snow. I for one love the weather in the 60's this time of year, so no complaints here!
The best news is, the festival is still going on today, December 1st! You haven't missed it! It's a beautiful day to be outside. Hours of celebration today are from Noon-5. Remember, admission is free (there is a small fee for the kids rides). If you have a family or big group of people in town visiting from Thanksgiving, what better place to take them. There is something there for everyone! And while you are there don't forget to stop into the unique downtown shops. They are all decorated so nice, have such great items, and you might even find that one unique Christmas gift you didn't know you were looking for, but that would be perfect!
There are 12 public parking lots in the Downtown area. Type in 111 N. Tennessee St McKinney, TX 75069 to get to the Downtown area. Once there find a place to park, wander around, take in all the sights, sounds, festivities, dining, shopping, and enjoy one of the most beautiful Texas downtowns.
Hope y'all enjoy it!
This weekend is the 39th year that McKinney has hosted this celebration. This is the second one I have been lucky enough to get to, and I know I will be at every future one too! On Friday night there was a countdown and tree lighting ceremony in the middle of the square. Due to some rain we were lucky enough to get a second countdown and re-lighting on Saturday night! There is live music, food, entertainment, and family friendly fun activities such as a ferris wheel, merry go round, petting zoo and rock climbing wall to name a few things. You might even see some snow while you are there (chopped ice). Hey, we are in Texas, we don't get much snow. I for one love the weather in the 60's this time of year, so no complaints here!
The best news is, the festival is still going on today, December 1st! You haven't missed it! It's a beautiful day to be outside. Hours of celebration today are from Noon-5. Remember, admission is free (there is a small fee for the kids rides). If you have a family or big group of people in town visiting from Thanksgiving, what better place to take them. There is something there for everyone! And while you are there don't forget to stop into the unique downtown shops. They are all decorated so nice, have such great items, and you might even find that one unique Christmas gift you didn't know you were looking for, but that would be perfect!
There are 12 public parking lots in the Downtown area. Type in 111 N. Tennessee St McKinney, TX 75069 to get to the Downtown area. Once there find a place to park, wander around, take in all the sights, sounds, festivities, dining, shopping, and enjoy one of the most beautiful Texas downtowns.
Hope y'all enjoy it!
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