2023 LIGHTS OF ENNIS WINNERS
The 2023 Lights of Ennis residential winners have been selected! If you're looking for the best Christmas yard displays, check out these residential areas and look for the 2023 Lights of Ennis winner yard signs! Neighborhood lights are a memorable family experience that spread holiday cheer throughout the community! Thank you to Amelia Valdez City Real Estate En Español Agents for their participation in judging the contest. Congratulations to the winners!
700 Block of N Sherman St
200 Block of W Tyler St
200 Block of W Knox St
600 Block of N Preston St
400 Block of NW Main St
600 Block of N Clay St
500 Block of S Dallas St
900 Block of S Dallas St
900 Block of E Brown ST
2300 Block of Woodlawn
1300 Block of Louise Lane
700 Block of Woodcrest
2700 Block of St Andrew's
2900 Block of Gleen Eagles
3000 Block of County Club Rd
1000 Block of Estate Drive
700 Block of Williamsburg
2100 Block of West Baldridge
1300 Block of Fredericksburg Circle
HOLIDAY EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN ENNIS
November 25, 2023
Shop Small Saturday - Come enjoy a day of shopping, strolling, and listening to holiday carolers in historic downtown Ennis. There will also be a photo op with one of Santa's reindeer! Check in at the Welcome Center at 201 NW Main to register for prizes and pick up your map.
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November 30, 2023
Lights of Ennis Parade, Block Party and Christmas Bluebonnet Market - Kick off the holiday season with the Christmas Parade of Lights, Block Party and Christmas Market! Thank you to Ennis Chamber of Commerce for hosting the amazing holiday parade! This is a festive scene you don't want to miss! Lights of Ennis Parade Applications are now available at www.ennis-chamber.com through November 17, 2023.
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December
Holiday Carriage & Surrey Rides - Experience holiday magic in historic downtown Ennis, Texas via a horse drawn carriage or surrey through the charming, tree-lined historic neighborhoods and downtown aglow with Holiday Lights. More information coming soon on this ticketed event.
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December 2, 2023
Cookies with Mrs. Claus - Take part in a magical Christmas experience with Mrs. Claus! Each child will be greeted by their host, Mrs. Claus and decorate a beautiful illuminated gingerbread house with plenty of candy adornment options! Mrs. Claus will interact with the children while they work on their creation and will host story-time. There will also be adorable photo ops. This is a Christmas experience your child will never forget! Purchase tickets today on eventbrite.
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December 2, 2023
Lucky C.C. Car Show and Toy Drive - Calling all cars, trucks, hotrods, rat rods, kustoms, low riders and motorcycles! Come out and display your car for a good cause! Bring an unwrapped toy, check out cool cars and listen to live music all in historic downtown Ennis.
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December 14, 2023
GAF Holiday Snow Tubing Hills - This year we will have THREE holiday snow tubing hills! Come race your friends down this icy slope in the heart of downtown Ennis ONE DAY ONLY!
Thursday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
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December 15-17, 2023
Holiday Rollerskating - Dust off your roller skates and go downtown for Holiday Rollerskating. (There will be a limited amount of skates provided, we highly encourage you to bring your own if you have some.)
Friday: 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday: 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Sunday: 2:00PM - 6:00PM
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LIGHTS OF ENNIS PARADE, BLOCK PARTY, & CHRISTMAS MARKET: NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Kick off the holiday season with the Christmas Parade of Lights and Block Party in Downtown Ennis! This is a wonderful event for the entire family to enjoy! See schedule below. The schedule is subject to any change.
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5:00pm - 8:30pm: Open House at the Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum, 105 NE Main Street. Refreshments, model train and Frosty the Snowman photos from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
5:00pm - 9:00pm: Christmas Bluebonnet Market on N Dallas St.
5:00pm – 8:00pm: Dasher and Dancer (Live Reindeer)
5:00pm – 7:00pm and 7:30pm - 8:30pm: Children’s Christmas Crafts at the Welcome Center at 201 NW Main St.
5:00pm – 7:00pm and 7:30pm - 9:00pm: Train Display at the Welcome Center at 201 NW Main St.
5:30pm -6:00pm: Ennis Jr. High Band Ensemble performs at 108 W Knox St.
6:00pm: Nutcracker Short and Suite performed by Avante Guarde at Minnie McDowal Park.
5:30pm – 6:45pm and 7:45pm - 9:00pm: Santa Claus will be at the Ennis Welcome Center. Photographer will be available for FREE family photos - sponsored by City Real Estate and Guild Mortgage.
7:00pm: Christmas Parade of Lights. The Ennis Choral Department will be caroling after the parade.
7:45pm: Santa’s Workshop performed by GO! Dance & Gymnastics Studio at Minnie McDowal Park.
Enjoy photo opportunities with Mrs. Claus, Santa Claus and the Grinch! Stroll and enjoy the splendor of all the holiday window decorations in the downtown storef ronts.
FOOD: Food trucks will be available on N Dallas St. on Thursday, Nov. 30 starting at 5:00 pm.
