Holiday Extravaganza to Light Up the Season for Residents

Usher in the holiday season with the city’s Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 5. A fun-filled schedule includes the following:

Chili Cook-Off – 8 a.m.
Hosted by the Irving Police and Fire departments, the cook-off will take place at Heritage Park, 217 Main St. First-, second- and third-place trophies will be awarded. The entry fee to participate in the contest is $20 and an unwrapped toy. Attendees may purchase a tasting cup for $5. Proceeds will benefit the Blue Christmas toy drive. For more information, call (972) 523-8849.

Holiday Parade – 4 p.m.
The annual holiday parade will start at O’Connor and Rock Island roads, and travel southbound on O’Connor Road, eastbound on Second Street, northbound on Lucille Street, westbound on Irving Boulevard and northbound at O’Connor Road. The community is invited to line the streets of the Irving Heritage District and witness this festive collection of floats and holiday music.

Tree Lighting Ceremony – 5:30 p.m.
The tree lighting ceremony will begin at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. The ceremony will feature a variety of performing artists including Dana’s Dance School, Forscher’s Dance School, Irving High Toy Tigers drill team and the Irving Bible Church choir. Following a fireworks show, the Irving Symphonic Band will present a holiday concert. Other activities include Santa visits and children’s activities and concessions.