Bay City Parks and Recreation elves are busy planning the “3rd Annual HomeTown Christmas Celebration”
This year’s celebration includes the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, Christmas Event and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Riverside Park by bringing back the ever-popular Wilderness Trail of Lights.
The seasonal event kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, with Bay City’s HomeTown Lighted Christmas Parade on 7th Street, from Moore Avenue to Texas 60.
The parade is co-sponsored by the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.
The “Christmas Event” is scheduled from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Riverside Park, 7330 FM 2668 in Bay City.
The event features include an outdoor skating rink, a gingerbread bouncer, entertainment, informational booths, crafts, games, and food trucks.
There is a $10 per car entry fee.
The celebration continues with the return of the “Wilderness Trail of Lights.”
There will be hayrides through the Trail of Lights from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 - Sunday, Dec. 17, with a $10 per car entry fee.
Walks through the Trail of Lights will continue from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18- Monday, Jan. 1.
“Mark your calendars, tell all your friends about HomeTown Bay City for Christmas fun!” said Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Kelly Penewitt in a press release.
To participate in the Lighted Parade, Saturday’s event or to set up a scene in the Wilderness Trail of Lights contact the Parks and Recreation office at 1209 10th Street, 979-323-1660, or via e-mail at parks-rec@cityofbaycity.org
Want more information on Parks and Recreation’s programs, events, facilities, or parks?
Check out the city’s webpage at https://www.cityofbaycity.org/190/Parks-Recreation; or follow us on Facebook: @BCPAR; Instagram: @BCPARD or Twitter: @baycity_parks.
