Christmas Season Begins on The Square

Come capture the true spirit of a small-town holiday celebration! The 21st Annual Holiday Lighting Festival on Denton’s downtown square kicks off with a sing-along and the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Twinkling lights, choirs, bell-ringers, dancers and the aroma of spicy hot cider will transport the child in you to memories of Christmas past. Take a spin in a horse-drawn wagon, have your child’s photo taken with Santa, or participate in interactive arts and crafts activities that will forge memories for the entire family. Vote for your favorite cider as downtown businesses compete in the annual Wassail Fest.

Be a part of the true meaning of the holidays by bringing an unwrapped toy for the Denton Community Toy Drive on the corner of Oak & Locust in front of the Recycled Books store. Visit the Courthouse Museum and enjoy musical performances by local groups, as well as a Victorian Christmas evening at the Bayless-Selby House Museum where the Denton Bach Society will be caroling. Across the garden, the Denton County African American Museum will feature holiday music and show off its holiday décor. And, it wouldn’t be the holiday season without Brave Combo’s “Chicken Dance” on the Courthouse lawn! It’s only one evening, but you will remember it forever!

In case of inclement weather, call 940-382-7895 for information.


Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this event:










Denton County  |  Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau  |  Fast Signs  |  DATCU  | 
iteach Texas  |  Little Guys Movers  |  Peterbilt Motors Company  |  PointBank  | 
Frenchy’s Lawn Service  |  AIA Insurance Agency, Inc.  |  AlphaGraphics  | 
Bellissimo Foto  |  First State Bank  |  Market Square at Unicorn Lake  | 
Morrison Milling  |  NORTHSTAR Bank of Texas  |  Produce Results  | 
Rotary Club - Denton South  |  Texas Health Presbyterian Denton  |  Wells Fargo  | 
Funded in part by the City of Denton
Photo Courtesy of Wesley Clark