Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Christmas at this holiday season tradition in the historic heart of Mesquite!

THE FUN BEGINS AT 5 P.M.

• Grounds open

• Free cocoa and cookies served while supplies last

• Santa on-site to visit with the kids

• Music

• The gift market opens with booths presented by Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market vendors

TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY 6 P.M.

• Mayor Dan Aleman opens the tree-lighting ceremony

• “12 Days of Downtown Mesquite” sung by a local choir

• City Council and MISD student representatives gather on stage to hit the button that lights the Christmas tree for the first time in the season

• Free Downtown Mesquite ornaments will be distributed while supplies last