The annual “Holiday in Paris” kicked off this past Saturday with the Christmas Tree lighting. Many businesses hosted Christmas Open Houses and Santa made his first appearance in the “Santa Hut” in the downtown plaza.
Here is a complete listing of all “Holiday in Paris” events. For more information or tickets for events call 903-784-2501.
November:
Thursday November 20st
7:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service: First Assembly of God, Lamar Avenue, Speaker Harold Williams of Palestine Baptist Church of Novice. Pre-activities begin at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22rd
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ”Christmas in Paris” Arts and Crafts Show at Love Civic Center, Just in time for holiday shopping.
Thursday November 27th Thanksgiving Day
8:00 a.m. Annual Turkey Trot, Trail de Paris, for more information see www.pfaparis.com
Opening Thanksgiving Weekend – January 1, 2015 Enjoy at night: Crazy House Western Wear in Reno, Texas East of Paris drive- thru amazing lighted Christmas extravaganza. (NO charge) call 903-785-2100 for more info.
Saturday, November 29th
10:00 a.m. Small Business Saturday- Downtown Shops offer special deals
11:00 – 4:00 p.m. Santa in downtown.
December 2014
Tuesday December 2rd
7:30 p.m. – Songs of the Season, East Paris Baptist Church 725 N. Collegiate: Tickets $8
Thursday December 4th
Explore Downtown Late Night Shopping.
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Santa in the HUT with LIVE Reindeer
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Carriage Rides, SE Corner (Donations Accepted)
Friday: December 5th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lamar County Historic Museum, 1015 W. Kaufman (Donation appreciated)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Valley of the Caddo Museum and Cultural Center 1125 Bonham St .
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Santa in his hut.
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Christmas in Fair Park, at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Horse Flea -100 antique, vintage, and handmade wares vendors. Paris Horse Auction just 9 miles west of Paris on Hwy 82
Parking on east side plaza closed to prepare for parade
Saturday: December 6th
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Horse Flea -100 antique, vintage, and handmade wares vendors. Paris Horse Auction just 9 miles west of Paris on Hwy 82
8:15 a.m. ( 7:30 pre-registration) 5k Reindeer race, Downtown Paris, LC Courthouse- Benefitting the Paris Education Foundation, FMI: Sandy Holt, pef@parisisd.net
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lamar County Historic Museum, 1015 W. Kaufman, Paris (Donation appreciated)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Valley of the Caddo Museum and Cultural Center 1125 Bonham St, Paris TX.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Christmas in Fair Park at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.
1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Grand Theater Tours- $10 per ticket ( call 903-784-9293 for more details)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Historic Churches Trolley Tour & Reception. Lamar County Chamber, 8 W. Plaza
4:00 p.m. – Christmas Parade line up – Lamar County Courthouse, 119 N. Main
4:00 p.m. Join the pre-parade party at the fountain in downtown Paris. Come enjoy cotton candy, kettle corn, hot chocolate, clowns and many other activities as we prepare for the annual Christmas parade.
6:00 p.m. “A Starry Night” lighted Christmas parade, Downtown Paris.
After Parade: Santa in the Hut till 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: December 7th
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Paris Council of Garden Clubs presents: Christmas Tour of Homes. Tickets $5 available at LC Chamber of Commerce
Thursday December 11th
6:00 pm– 9:00 p.m. “Christmas in the Camp” Cowboy Church@ RRV Bible Camp. Sign up begins at 5:00 p.m. www.thecowboychurchparistx.org
Friday December 12th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lamar County Historic Museum. 1015 W. Kaufman, Paris (donation appreciated)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Valley of the Caddo Museum and Cultural Center 1125 Bonham St, Paris TX.
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Santa in his Hut on the Plaza.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “Christmas in the Camp” Cowboy Church@ RRV Bible Camp.
7:30 p.m. Paris Community Theater, “Alice in Wonderland” FMI: www.pctonstage.com, 30 N. Plaza
Saturday December 13th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Christmas at the Maxey House www.visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. Breakfast with Santa, Love Civic Center- Tickets required, call 903-784-9289 or email swright@paristexas.gov
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lamar County Historic Museum 1015 W. Kaufman, Paris (donation appreciated)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Valley of the Caddo Museum and Cultural Center 1125 Bonham St, Paris TX.
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Santa in Hut Downtown
12:00 p.m. “Santa Paws for a Cause” Dog Parade – West Side of Downtown Plaza (West side plaza blocked to traffic)
2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Wassail Fest –NO Charge, Participating downtown shops.
4:00 p.m. Plaza closed to prepare for drawing. Downtown Merchants will be open late
6:00 p.m. $5000 Holiday in Paris Shop Local Drawing at on the Plaza
7:00 p.m. 10,000 Holiday in Paris Shop Local Drawing at on the Plaza
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “Christmas in the Camp” Cowboy Church@ RRV Bible Camp. Sign up begins at 5:00 p.m. www.thecowboychurchparistx.org
7:30 p.m. Paris Community Theater, “Alice in wonderland” FMI: www.pctonstage.com, 30 N. Plaza
Sunday, December 14t
2:30 p.m. Paris Community Theater, “Alice in wonderland” FMI: www.pctonstage.com,
Friday December 19th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Santa in his Hut, downtown Plaza.
7:30 p.m. Paris Community Theater, “Alice in Wonderland” FMI: www.pctonstage.com, 30 N. Plaza
Saturday, December 20st
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Santa in his Hut, downtown Plaza.
7:30 p.m. Paris Community Theater, “Alice in Wonderland” FMI: www.pctonstage.com, 30 N. Plaza
Sunday, December 21th
2:30 p.m. Paris Community Theater, “Alice in wonderland” FMI: www.pctonstage.com, 30 N. Plaza