The City of Carrollton has once again decked the halls of Historic Downtown with its Santa on the Square event, opening its arms to the community from 4 to 8 p.m. today at 1106 S. Broadway. The celebration promises an evening rich in holiday traditions with festive activities for all ages.
Amidst the merriment, Santa Claus will step out for a grand night, enthralling the young and old alike as he helps to illuminate the Square and ensures the holiday spirit burns brightly in the hearts of attendees, and not to be outshone, a beloved reindeer and toy soldier stilt walkers will grace the event with their presence. The flurry of activities includes face painting and holiday crafts that promise to keep families engaged, while a trackless train offers a whimsical tour around the Carrollton Square with laughter and joy trailing in its wake, sparking glee in the eyes of children and nostalgic warmth among the adults who remembered their own innocence.
The highlight of the evening promises to be a spectacular tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., set to cast a glow over the faces of onlookers with the added wonder of a 175-drone light show from Sky Elements Drone Shows that is set to paint the night sky with a vibrancy matching the revelers below. According to the City of Carrollton's official announcement, this cutting-edge display is one of the featured experiences, designed to leave an indelible impression on the crowd.
For those seeking that perfect holiday family photo, options abound with a live reindeer and a 20-foot decorated tree ready to serve as backdrops for pictures, and if a snapshot with Santa himself is on your wish list he'll be waiting at his photo station, however, should all this festivity evoke in visitors the desire to find the perfect gifts, local Downtown merchants are opening their doors with a cornucopia of shopping, but you need to remember that it’s the thought that counts and that the act of giving should come from a well-considered place.
