HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Christmas Capital of Texas35TH ANNUAL
CAROL OF LIGHTS
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Rediscover the magic of Christmas as we
illuminate Historic Grapevine Main Street with our
annual Carol of Lights and street lighting event
to kick off the Christmas Capital of Texas®!
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE
1 PM - Road Closures (Main St., Jenkins St. & Barton St.)
4 PM - Event Begins
6:30 PM - Tree Lighting Ceremony at Peace Plaza
7:30 PM - Firework/Laser Show at City Hall Identical Shows
8:30 PM - Firework/Laser Show at City Hall
±8:45 PM - Firework/Laser Show Ends & Crowds Disperse
11 PM - Main St. Reopens
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Gazebo Stage:
4:10 PM Too Far Gone Music
5:00 PM Fabulous Fillies
5:20 PM Artistry in Motion
6:00 PM Premier Panteras
6:15 PM OhLook Performing Arts
6:40 PM Uptown Carolers
7:00 PM North Central Ballet
7:45 PM Tara Tinsley
Peace Plaza:
6:20 PM GHS Drum Line
Pop Up Performances:
Uptown Carolers
OhLook Performing Arts
Dove Dynamic Drummers
'All pop up times undisclosed
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS
Christmas Tree Trail (Dallas to RR) Ornament Avenue (Franklin to Worth)
• Ice Rink . Karaoke
• Tree Lighting Ceremony . Storytime & crafts with
Talking Animals Books
Santa Claus Lane (RR to Hudgins)
"Gifts for Grownups" Workshop
• Letters to Santa
• Main Street Santa photos
Rudolph Row (Hudgins to College)
• Live reindeer
• Reindeer face painting
Present Plaza (Worth to Texas)
• Stage performances
• Christmas Market
Toyland (Texas to Wall)
• Life-sized, interactive toys
• Firework and laser show
Snowman Street (College to Franklin) Winter Way (Wall to NW Hwy)
. Two,10 ft. snow hills . Rock Wall
World's largest inflatable maze . Library Bus activities
Event information as of 10.3.23 // All information is subject to change.
35TH ANNUAL
CAROL OF LIGHTS
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
FOOD VENDORS
Boardwalk Bites
Carnival Catering
Cousins Maine Lobster
Crown Catering Texas
Flat Top Biscuits and Gravy
Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs
Frezko Taco Spot
Holy Rollie Pastry Shop
Hook and Ladder Pizza
HTeaO Grapevine
JR's-BB-N-More
Meat U Anywhere
Rowdy's Soda Barn
Son of a Butcher
The Kettle Corn Company
The Snowy Churro Texas
Tiffs Treats Cookies
Travelin' Tom's Coffee
CHRISTMAS MARKET VENDORS
Allyssa Designs
Carney's Freeze Dried Confections
Cute Crochet by Chan
Flora Creek Place
KK Kreations
Outworld Studio LLC
Rugged History Beard Co.
Teddy Bear Mobile
Three Magnolia Boutique
Wishbone Jewelry LLC
Yhoaki Artisanal Goods
PARKING
Cadillac Hats
Cowtown Bling N Things
Do Goodies
Grace + Emma
Outside, Texas
Ranch Hands Originals
Sweet Joy Bites
The Little Ornament Shop
wild texas heART
Yahoo & Yippee
More vendors to come...
Please visit GoGrapevine.com/CarolofLights for a detailed map of
available parking lots. In order to ensure easy access to the event,
we recommend that attendees carpool or utilize public transit.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Please visit GoGrapevine.com/CarolofLights to sign up to volunteer!
Volunteers can engage in a variety of activities, such as craft and
activity assistance, stage hands, costumed character handlers, set up
and/or clean up, and much more.
Visit GoGrapevine.com/CarolofLights for the most
up-to-date information leading up to the event.
Event information as of 10.3.23 // All information is subject to change.
3RD ANNUAL
MERRY &BRIGHT
DRONE SHOW
Take the Christmas Capital of Texas® to new heights and
watch our fleet of 200 drones create Christmas magic in
the sky over Historic Grapevine Main Street. Come gather,
connect, and celebrate as you enjoy a breathtaking
Christmas spectacle to remember all season long.
THREE IDENTICAL SHOWS:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 @ 8 PM - SOUTH MAIN ST.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 @ 8 PM - NORTH MAIN ST.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 @ 8 PM - SOUTH MAIN ST.
NEW ADDITIONS
• Drone show will increase from 160 to 200 drones, and will include
new, custom formations. The show will last approximately 9 min.
• The show will be choreographed to music. There will also be
Christmas music playing while waiting for the show to begin.
VIEWING LOCATIONS
December 2 and 16 - South Main St.:
Drones will launch from the parking lot behind the former Master Made
Feed building (702 S. Main St.). Main St. will be closed to vehicular traffic
from Dallas Rd. to Worth St. from 6:30-9:30 PM.
December 9 - North Main St.:
Drones will launch from the parking lot behind Main Street Barber,
Legacy Cakes and House of Mo (120 S. Main St.) Main St. will be closed to
vehicular traffic from Northwest Hwy. to Worth St. from 6:30-9:30 PM.
EVENT COST
General Admission: FREE
VIP Watch Party_: $75/per person
December 2 and 16 only at the Grapevine Main Visitors Center.
Proceeds will benefit Metroport Meals on Wheels.
PARKING
Free and paid parking lots will be available on a first come -first served
basis. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/DroneShow for a detailed map of
available parking lots. In order to ensure easy access to the event, we
recommend that attendees carpool or utilize public transit.
Event information as of 10.3.23 // All information is subject to change.