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The local holiday season will get a high-voltage jump-start when more than 3 million lights are set aglow with the flip of a switch Nov. 21, as thousands join us in downtown Nacogdoches.
The Lighting & Opening Ceremony kicks off the 13th annual Nine Flags Festival and marks the official start of the holidays in Texas’ oldest town. The fun gets under way at 6 p.m. with entertainment, vendor booths, and carriage rides. Make sure to make your list and check it twice, as Santa will also be present for photographs. Old-fashioned games will delight all of the children and keep them captivated whether doing the cakewalk or participating in the ring toss. The event is made possible by Commercial Bank of Texas.
The lights are set to come on just before 9 p.m., and the evening will culminate in an exciting fireworks display.
“The lighting ceremony has become the traditional start of the Holiday season, in Texas’ Oldest Town,” said Anderson Dolton, meeting & event coordinator for the CVB, “residents and visitor’s alike all enjoy the family friendly celebration downtown.”
The annual Nine Flags Festival honors the cultures represented by the nine flags that have flown over Nacogdoches throughout its rich history and pays special homage to the Texas Flag this year. The festival continues through Dec. 12.
For more information about the Nine Flags Festival, call (936) 564-7351 or visit www.nineflagsfestival.com.