DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS

hi guys ,i am here to say my opinion about an important community event. Downtown McKinney’s premier festival, the 28th annual Dickens of a Christmas, is right around the corner. An old fashioned, Victorian atmosphere with horse drawn carriages, strolling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, the Christmas tree lighting and activities for all ages. Come and enjoy Christmas music, Dickens era dress, food and children activities provided by local not-for-profit organizations.

Bring your family and enjoy the weekend tubing, visiting the many great shops and restaurants on the historic square, and entertainment. It's the perfect start to the holiday season.

It all starts on the 28th with the tree lighting ceremony, a message from our Mayor, the lighting of the tree and candlelight shopping until 8:00 p.m.

Santa Claus always enjoys the McKinney Dickens festival and coming in person! He will be available to see your children to hear there requests and for picture taking all three days during his vacation from the North Pole. Catch him at the MPAC building in the center of McKinney square.

Periodically during the month of December, the shops in downtown McKinney will stay open for extended hours so that customers have a chance to finish all of that holiday shopping in one place with over 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, apparel, gifts and exquisite antique stores. Visitors can find unique and special gifts that they won’t find anywhere else. This magical event is free to the public. CART will provide free shuttle service from First Baptist Church of McKinney to the Historic Downtown.

Do visit this event and enjoy yourself.