Events for the upcoming Holiday Season
November 26: Lighting of Downtown & Hayride. The Lighting of Downtown Brackettville is slated for November 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Courthouse Square. There will be music and merriment, as the synchronized lighting of downtown Brackettville kicks off the holiday season! The Hayride will tour various streets, and will pass the Brackettville Museum, where refreshments will be served by museum volunteers dressed in the attire of old frontier Brackettville.
November 28 Christmas Greetings Signs along Highway 90. As in years past, Rio Grande Electric Cooperative will provide spaces for your business or family Christmas greeting sign to be placed along Highway 90. Electricity is provided for approximately 20 spaces, on a first-come, first-served basis, and additional non-lighted spaces are also available. Signs are to be placed November 28, and removed January 2. For more information, or to reserve your space, please call RGEC at 563-2444, extension 1182.
December 3: Night Parade and Vendors at 5 Points A Night Parade will wind from the pool area of Ft. Clark Springs, through the streets of the Fort, across Highway 90, and through selected streets of Brackettville. Plan now to get your float, inverters, and lots of Christmas lights ready! Jeff Janca is in charge of the Parade, and can be reached at 830-563-2245. Upon conclusion of the parade, the 5-Points area will be the hub of activity, with singers, arts & crafts and food vendors. Downtown businesses will stay open late for those wishing to get a jump on their holiday shopping! There is no charge for those wishing to have a booth. For vendor information, contact Leigh Castillo at 830-563-7153.
December 15: Community Christmas at RGEC. Rio Grande Electric
Cooperative will once again host a Community Christmas event, with hot dogs, and photos with Santa! Choral groups from local churches and organizations will be on hand to perform.
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