A great time was had by all Thursday, Dec. 1 when the city of Garland hosted its annual Christmas on the Square event. The downtown square was bright with holiday lights and decorations. The Christmas tree lighting, followed by a fireworks show, added to the festive atmosphere.
Santa was on-hand to take photos with the kids and hear their Christmas wishes. There were snow hills and snowman building for the kids as well as crafts and choir performances.
Garland firefighters were in attendance to collect toys for the Garland Firefighters Association Toy Drive and let children
explore the fire engine.
Attendees also enjoyed a variety of holiday foods from vendors around the square and downtown restaurants were open for business as well.
Event sponsors included: Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, Oaks Fifth Street Crossing, Garland Power & Light and Garland Water Utilitie
s.
For more help getting in the Christmas spirit, don’t miss free holiday movies this weekend at the Plaza Theatre, 521 West Sta
te Street in downtown Garland. Enjoy “White Christmas” Friday, Dec. 2 and “Elf” Saturday, Dec. 3. Both movies are at 7 p.m.
The city of Garland light display will run each night between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. through New Year’s Day.