CCMobility Nov 2023

Holiday events usher in yuletide season

by | Dec 3, 2020 | Latest

Christmastime means time with family, visits from Santa Claus and myriad celebrations, both religious and secular.

In Murphy, people will flock to the annual Christmas in the Park Drive-Thru Trail of Lights, being held from 6 to 9 p.m. Fri­day, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at the City Hall Municipal Complex. The city is encourag­ing those who want to attend get a free ticket through Eventbrite. The link is available on the city’s website at murphytx.org.

People wanting to avoid the long lines, though, may visit the light display anytime be­tween Dec. 6 and Dec. 25 to enjoy the display, says city of Murphy Special Events Coor­dinator Kayla McFarland.

Firetrucks will have their lights flashing as a signal for drop off points for Toys for Tots. Murphy Fire Department representatives will be onsite collecting new, unwrapped toys to donate to the Children’s Ad­vocacy Center of Collin County.

Also in the area, the Wylie Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Olde City Park/FBC Wylie front parking lot, 112 S. Ballard Ave. More than 130 vendors with handmade crafts, fine art and unique items will be at the event, which offers free admission and parking. The arts festival also includes food and activities for children. City officials report that vendors will be properly spaced outside with large aisles for distancing.

Visitors are asked to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Gov. Greg Abbott’s COVID-19 recom­mendations, including the usage of masks.

First Baptist Church in Wylie will sponsor the annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade, set for 6 p.m. Sunday on Ballard Avenue. After the parade, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in Olde City Park, 112 S. Ballard Ave. That event will include songs of the season from the Wylie High School’s Tempo choir.

The city of Sachse is also hosting a drive-thru light show. The Christmas Light Spectacu­lar will be held at city’s munic­ipal complex located at 3815 Sachse Rd beginning Wednes­day, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. and con­tinuing every night in Decem­ber from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

For more stories like this, see the Dec. 3 issue or subscribe online.

By Don Munsch[email protected]

CCMobility Nov 2023

0 Comments

Public Notice - Subscribe

Related News

Murphy first responders conduct toy drive

Murphy first responders conduct toy drive

Once again, Murphy residents can play Santa to children served by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. “There are few things more personally gratifying than knowing that we, along with our residents, have made a difference in the lives of these young...

read more
New tree is Christmas celebration centerpiece

New tree is Christmas celebration centerpiece

The lighting of a new community Christmas tree will be the featured event of Murphy’s annual Christmas in the Park celebration to be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at City Hall. The city council spent nearly $60,000 to replace the aging 30-foot tree bought in...

read more
Paying tribute to veterans

Paying tribute to veterans

History is a guideline to the future – not what we should do, but what we shouldn’t do – said Mark Witham, curator of the Military Heritage Collection of North Texas. “An ignorance of history is frightening,” Witham told the quarterly luncheon of the Murphy Chamber of...

read more
Wylie ISD board elects new president

Wylie ISD board elects new president

The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees has a new president, Jacob Day, following his being elected by acclamation at the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13. The former WISD teacher was first elected to the board in 2018. By Jeremy Hallock For more on this story see the November...

read more
Food pantries tackle holiday season hunger

Food pantries tackle holiday season hunger

Rising food prices have led to more visitors at local food pantries and the holiday season will be one of the busiest times of the year. But those needing extra help have several nearby options for assistance. Located at 4401 Williford Road in Sachse, 5 Loaves is a...

read more
City council considers rideshare program

City council considers rideshare program

Murphy seniors and disabled residents may soon have a new way to get around. The Murphy City Council is exploring a location-specific rideshare program with trips booked on the city’s website. Interim City Manager Allen Barnes told the Tuesday, Nov. 7, council meeting...

read more
Plano East loses to Prosper in bi-district round

Plano East loses to Prosper in bi-district round

In a night where adversity repeatedly struck the Panthers’ offense, a field goal from Justin Simmons would provide their only points in a 41-3 loss to Prosper.  Photo by Roosevelt Joubert PROSPER – Plano East’s first playoff appearance in five years came to...

read more
PESH falls to Prosper to end season

PESH falls to Prosper to end season

Lauryn “Lolo” Lambert is one of six seniors that saw her final volleyball season come to an end on Tuesday in Allen.   Photo by Roosevelt Joubert After a terrific opening week of the postseason, the Lady Panthers fell to Prosper in the Regional...

read more
Council considers rideshare program

Council considers rideshare program

The Murphy City Council is exploring a location-specific rideshare program for seniors and disabled residents with trips booked on the city’s website. Trippp Consulting partners with Uber to provide discounted-cost rides on demand and with MT Connect for rides for...

read more
Girl Scouts spreas ‘pawsitivity’ at animal shelter

Girl Scouts spreas ‘pawsitivity’ at animal shelter

A Hunt Elementary group of fifth graders earned their Girl Scout Bronze Award for helping their community last week. The award is one of the highest awards that a Scout can earn, and to receive it, they must make a difference in their town. The girls, all members of...

read more
Public Notice - Subscribe