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WinterFest Celebration

 

 

 

December 11-13, 2008

Henderson Convention Center & Events Plaza
Free Admission

Each December, the Water Street District transforms into a winter wonderland for WinterFest. As one of the city's largest holiday celebrations, WinterFest features three days of festive activities and entertainment including a tree lighting ceremony, ice skating, pony rides, Santa Claus visits, and parade. 
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 - Henderson Convention Center *Please note change in location.

7 p.m. Henderson Symphony Orchestra presents the “Sounds of the Season” concert.  

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 - Henderson Events Plaza 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony, holiday house decorating awards, entertainment, children's activities, gingerbread house display and voting.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 - Henderson Events Plaza

10 a.m. The whole family will love the wonderful excitement of the annual WinterFest Parade on Water Street in downtown Henderson. In conjunction with the city’s support of the Toys for Tots program, the U.S. Marine Corps will be the parade’s Grand Marshal and join hundreds of floats decorated in the theme of “Toys on Parade.”

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Gingerbread house display and voting

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craft Show

11 a.m.-  7 p.m. Children of all ages can visit with Santa Claus and enjoy other WinterFest festivities including pony rides, face painting and ice skating.

11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Live Entertainment

4:30 p.m. - Performance of "A Christmas Carol" production and announcement of the winner of the gingerbread house contest.

6:30 p.m. - Peformance of "A Christmas Carol" production.

The WinterFest schedule of events is subject to change. For a complete listing of events and additional information, please call (702) 267-2171.