Visit Dallas and the City of Dallas – City Hall are excited to announce Deck the Plaza, a free holiday celebration on Friday, Nov. 30, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for the official illumination of City Hall Plaza, including a 40-foot tree lighting. Event sponsors include Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, Dallas Airport System, Freeman, Downtown Dallas, Inc. Omni Dallas Hotel and Centerplate.
The festive, family-friendly event will include interfaith speakers and a special arrival from the big man himself… Santa Claus! Musical entertainment will be provided by Dallas Winds and Castro The Band, headlined by locals Jason and Michael Castro of “American Idol” fame. Attendees can enjoy holiday treats including hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies.
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City Hall Plaza
1500 Marilla St.
Dallas, TX 75201
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Schedule of events:
4:30 p.m. – Guest Arrival
5:30 p.m. – Program Begins
Speakers:
Phillip Jones, VisitDallas President and CEO
Mayor Mike Rawlings
Interfaith Speakers
Special Appearances by:
Linda Gray, Star of “Dallas”
Nia Franklin, Miss America 2019
5:55 p.m. – Santa Arrives
6 p.m. – Lighting of the Plaza and entertainment by the Dallas Winds and the Castro band
7:15 p.m. – Program Ends, guests mingle and take pictures with Santa
8 p.m. – Event Ends