You Have To Visit These Small Texas Towns That Take Christmas To A Whole 'Nother Level
Christmas is quickly approaching, meaning some Texas towns are going to be shining bright with holiday joy very soon.
But the towns that shine the brightest during the season aren't always where you think they'll be, you just have to know where to look.
But this list has done the searching for you. These are some of the best small towns in the Lone Star State to visit this holiday season.
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Grapevine
When: November 23- January 10
Address: Grapevine Main Street
Why You Need To Go: The town of Grapevine has rightfully earned the title of "Christmas Capital of Texas." The town's main street will be fully decked out in lights and decorations. You'll be able to visit shops and restaurants that make you feel as if you have stepped into Santa's workshop.
Fredricksburg
When: November 12- January 6
Address: 114 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX
Why You Need To Go: The town of Fredricksburg offers more than just beautiful wineries during the holidays. The small town decorates head to toe in Christmas decor so much so that you'll feel as if you stepped into a corny Hallmark movie.
Frisco
When: November 27- January 4
Address: 8843 Coleman Blvd, Frisco, TX
Why You Need To Go: This might be the classiest event on this list being placed deep in the heart of Frisco. The square turns into something straight out of a Christmas movie, with millions of lights, a beautiful tree, and holiday music playing over speakers filling you to the brim with holiday joy.
Grand Praire
Get ready for a GRAND Holiday Light Experience at @PrairieLights! #PrairieLights #GrandFunGP https://t.co/ptHntRl1x4— Prairie Lights (@Prairie Lights) 1539890921.0
When: November 26- December 31
Address: 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX
Why You Need To Go: One simple event makes this north Texas town worth the trip, and that is "Prairie Lights." You'll be able to drive your car through a tunnel of incredible light displays using over 4-million Christmas lights. Unfortunately, the famed holiday village will be closed this year.
Nacogdoches
When: December 1- December 31
Address: 6020 North St, Nacogdoches, TX
Why You Need To Go: Have you ever seen those amazing Christmas villages on display at holiday shops? Well, this is basically a life-size version of those. The Historic Millard's Village turns into an old-fashioned winter wonderland that will fill you with holiday spirit and nostalgia.
Southlake
When: November 21- January 1
Address: 1560 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX
Why You Need To Go: Another classy event to add to the list. The Southlake Town Square goes all out on Christmas, turning the whole shopping center into a beautiful display of lights and holiday joy. You can take a stroll or even a romantic horse carriage ride through the mesmerizing streets of the famed town square.
Alberta Councillor Doubles Down On Push To 'Stop Feeding' Homeless People
Slave Lake Alberta is facing a boycott by a neighbouring First Nation following some comments that were made by a local councillor about the local homeless population.
On September 8, Councillor Joy McGregor provided an update on the Homeless Coalition in Slave Lake. The meeting was recorded on video.
She said the people experiencing homelessness in the community aren't even from there, she then named several nearby Indigenous communities.
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Councillor Joy McGregor
Around the one-hour mark of the video conference, we hear McGregor's comments.
According to CTV News, the Driftpile Cree Nation responded to the comments on Sunday, November 8 in a press release.
"I am calling on our members to move away from supporting Slave Lake’s economy, similarly, we will not be making any capital expenditures in Slave Lake until such time as we receive a public apology," said the release.
Narcity has reached out to Joy McGregor and the Driftpile Cree Nation for comment and we will update this article when we receive a response.
Following her comment in the meeting, McGregor said "I know that that sounds horrible and there will be people down my throat for it. But they have to be accountable. And we have to get them home."
She also noted that homeless individuals have been stealing and "drinking" hand sanitizer and suggested it be hidden away in store aisles like mouthwash.