Sugar Land’s 7th annual Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Sugar Land Town Square. Mayor James Thompson and Santa Claus will light a 40-foot Christmas tree to kick off the new holiday season during an event that typically draws a crowd of thousands.
The event will include holiday-themed celebrations for the whole family, with the highlight being the grand entrance of Santa Claus. Prior to his grand entrance, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for free professional pictures.
Local retailers and organizations will offer children’s activities, which include face painting, holiday photos with Santa, make-up sessions for young girls, bean bag tosses and much more. There will also be a booth selling 50th anniversary t-shirts commemorating the city’s incorporation on Dec. 29, 1959.
Main stage performances will include Sugar Land Super Star winner Nathaniel De Jesus, local school choirs and the Sugar Land Express Singers. There will also be stilt walkers and characters like snowmen to enhance the evening’s entertainment.
To help Santa make his grand entrance and avoid traffic congestion, a free shuttle service will run from Mercer Stadium, 16403 Lexington Blvd., to Town Square from 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Parking will also be available in the Texas and Lone Star Garages located in Town Square.
The performance schedule and other information are available at www.sugarlandtx.gov. All activities are free, with the tree lighting tentatively set for 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department at 281- 275-2885.
14. November 2009 at 3:49 pm
We went to this one last year. What an extravaganza!