H-E-B LIGHT THE NIGHT CHRISTMAS PARADE TO ROLL DECEMBER 6!

 

LET'S PARADE! 

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160 ENTRIES

The Light The Night Christmas Parade, proudly presented by H-E-B, will roll down Fredericksburg’s Main Street on Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. “We are expecting a large parade with nearly 160 entries and based on the descriptions we have received; I believe it will be spectacular,” said Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce President/CEO President Jim Mikula. Float entries are closed.

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PARADE ROUTE AND BROADCAST

The parade route will extend along Main Street, between the intersections of Washington and Bowie Streets. The first 30-minutes of the parade will be live-broadcast on CBS Austin, thanks in part to 72 Degrees Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, the broadcast sponsor. The station’s parade coverage tops off CBS Austin Holiday Road Trippin, which is featuring Fredericksburg businesses and organizations all week. 

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In addition, CBS Austin’s morning show We Are Austin, will be broadcast live from Fredericksburg that morning, beginning at 9 a.m., and the parade, in its entirety will be livestreamed with narration on the station’s website and Facebook page.

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“We love having the opportunity to make the entire parade available to those who cannot attend in-person and have notified care facilities around town to encourage watch parties for their residents,” said Parade Coordinator Penny C. McBride.

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“I like to say if we can stick lights on it, you might just see it in the Christmas Parade,” said McBride. “So many local and area organizations work hard on their entries to make this a beautiful celebration of light, community and the Christmas spirit. And the continued commitment of presenting our sponsor  H-E-B allows us to grow and enhance offerings.”

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GRAND MARSHALLS

Julie Herbort, Chief Operating Officer of Grape Creek Vineyards and Todd Eidson, Owner of Sierra Homes will serve as Grand Marshals. Earlier this year, the two were named as the Chamber of Commerce Woman and Man of the Year.

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AWARDS

Awards, sponsored by Laughlin Homes + Restoration, will be presented to the top three parade entries in each of the following categories – Local Business, Local Organization, Visiting Business, Visiting Organization, Youth Entry, Animal Entry.

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VIEW THE PARADE

Street seating along the parade route is free, as always. For attendees seeking an elevated experience, a small number of reserved bleacher seats, sponsored by Texas Regional Bank, remain available for sale at a cost of $30. Bleacher guests will be greeted by the sponsor and receive a special surprise.

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AFTERGLOW & FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Following the parade, attendees are invited to Marktplatz for AfterGlow until 9 p.m. There will be free photos with Santa Claus in Peppermint Platz, sponsored by Methodist Hill Country, located in the Oktoberfest Halle.

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FOOD & DRINK

There will also be plenty of local food for sale from the following vendors: Eaker Barbecue, Mac’n Wag’n, Fredericksburg Force Baseball, Texas Concessions, Fruiti Patuti, Cartwheel Coffee, FHS Culinary Arts Program and Comfort Fun Foods. Additionally, six area wineries – Texas Wine Collective, Becker Vineyards, Arrowhead Creek Vineyards, Whatley Wines,

Arch Ray Winery and Wine for the People – will have wine for sale.

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HEAR THE VOICES

The Fredericksburg High School Junior Varsity Choir and Fredericksburg Middle School Choir will perform in the Adelsverein Halle, beginning at 7:45 p.m. 

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Admission to Marktplatz for AfterGlow is also free of charge.

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The Light The Night Christmas Parade is a production of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. Parade proceeds help fund the Chamber’s program of work.