The Sundance Square Christmas tree lighting with Santa’s arrival is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 after the Parade of Lights.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, Fort Worth City Council Representative Ann Zadeh and Sundance Square President Johnny Campbell helped hoist a 59-foot blue spruce Christmas tree into place in the center of Sundance Square Plaza Monday, November 16.
The official tree lighting ceremony will take place Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.,immediately following the XTO Energy Parade of Lights. Designed with the community in mind, the tree lighting will feature Santa Claus' arrival, live music, strolling entertainment, as well as photo opportunities throughout the plaza.
“This year, we have nearly doubled the times Santa Claus will be in Sundance Square Plaza to greet kids of all ages,” said Tracy Gilmour, marketing director at Sundance Square. “We really wanted to shorten the wait time for our smallest guests who are always eager to see Saint Nick. We believe parents will really appreciate the expanded times.”
Holiday keepsake photos with Santa will be available for only $10 each (cash only) with the proceeds benefiting a scholarship fund established by the Fort Worth Sister Cities’ Youth Scholarships. Santa will be in Sundance Square beginning November 22 through December 22. Check www.sundancesquare.com for specific times.
The holiday fun will continue in Sundance Square Plaza with choirs from the Greater Fort Worth area schools performing on the Sundance Square Plaza Stage every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting November 30 through December 17. Choirs will be listed on Sundance Square’s website.
Sundance Square is also launching a free Friday Night Concert Series in the plaza with dates set for December 4, 11, and 18 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. December 4 will feature Gloria and Friends; December 11 Kevin Aldridge and the Appraisers; and Luke Wade, past contender on NBC’s seventh season of The Voice, is slated for Friday, December 18 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY EVENTS
Jubilee Theatre will debut Do you Hear What I Hear! A Jubilee Christmas on November 27 and it will run through December 26. Visit sundancesquare.com for show times.
New Year’s Eve festivities in Sundance Square will include Professor D as the headliner. The band will take the stage at 10:30 p.m. and will continue to entertain the crowd until after midnight. Check www.sundancesquare.com for more details.
Parking is always free in Sundance Square after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Before 5 p.m., parking is free with validation from a Sundance Square restaurant or retailer. Validation is good for 2.5 hours of dining or shopping, or four hours for weekday movies. Weekends are free all day and evening.
Guests also have the option to valet park for free throughout Sundance Square with validation from a Sundance Square merchant. Just look for the giant red umbrellas in 10 locations within Sundance Square.
Sundance Square is a vibrant, award-winning entertainment district spanning 35 blocks in downtown Fort Worth. The multi-use development attracts more than 10 million visitors each year. A one-acre outdoor plaza features restaurants, shops, water features, stage, four 32-foot umbrellas, and covered seating. For more information about Sundance Square, visit sundancesquare.com or follow the multi-use development on Facebook.com/sundancesquare or Twitter@sundancesquare.