Christmas in the Square 2015 Light Installation and Event Line up
Frisco Square Property Owners Association, NBC 5 and the City of Frisco announce the 11th annual Christmas in the Square Light Extravaganza. Christmas in the Square begins November 27th and continues through January 2nd, 2016 in the heart of Frisco Square, at Main Street and Coleman Boulevard.
On the weekends, Frisco Square turns into a Winter Wonderland while snow machines delight all with flurries every 15 minutes. With over 665,000 visitors in 2014, Christmas in the Square is one of the largest community events in North Texas.
Installation of the Christmas Lights is well underway at Frisco Square. The good weather that we are having is helping the installation team’s speed thru the installation of thousands of lights and miles of extension cords on the buildings surrounding Simpson Plaza. Behind the scenes, progress continues on programming and testing the new musical creations that will drive the lights for the 11th installment of Christmas in the Square. Testing of the display will take place the weekend of November 21st and the following week leading up to Thanksgiving.
The return of Skate the Square, an outdoor real ice skating rink will be available November 27th through January 3rd, 2016. The hours are Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday Noon to 10 p.m. except on Christmas Day and weather permitting. The ice skating cost is $10 per person, per day, including skate rentals. The daily price includes open public skating most days, for as long as visitors want to stay within the open and close times. To reserve the ice rink for private use, you may call 214-444-8758 and the cost is $250 per hour.
Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available Thursday through Sundays starting on November 27 through January 2nd (weather permitting) from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. A horse drawn carriage is one of the many ways to enjoy the Light Extravaganza and will be loading at the corner of Coleman Boulevard and Frisco Square Boulevard. Carriage rides are $6 per person.
Boy Scout Troop 51 is hosting a Christmas Tree Lot starting November 27th through December 19th at Frisco Square. You will find the most beautiful selection of trees at great prices while supporting a wonderful group.
Don’t miss the favorites on December 19th starting at 5:00 pm to include: 4 lane inner-tubing snow slide, Parachuting Santa and his elves, Carriage Rides, visits with Santa Claus, Christmas Tree lot, Holiday Treats, Petting Zoo, a trackless train and more. Most events are free to the public. For the complete calendar of events, please visit www.friscosquare.com/CITS
