There’s still time to register for this year’s annual “Lighted Christmas Parade” – the deadline is Thursday, Dec. 2.
The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and is co-sponsored by the City of Bay City and Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.
It begins at the Bay City Library on Seventh Street turns right on Texas 60 and left onto Sixth Street and ends at the Bay City Police Department at the corner of Sixth and Avenue H.
Check out more “HomeTown Christmas” activities from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the USO Service Center at 2105 Avenue M.
This year’s event features an indoor ice skating rink, snowman bounce house, informational booths, crafts, games, and food trucks.
The Bay City Public Library heads up the crafts area and will close its main branch for the day.
Cap off your Saturday evening with a Christmas light hayride starting at 6 p.m.
The “Claus Applause Decorating Contest” for homes and businesses returns again this year.
“We are encouraging local Bay City businesses and Bay City residents to decorate for Christmas,” said Bay City Parks and Recreation Department supervisor Kelly Penewitt.
“You can choose to be a judge or be on a list for citizens to come by and enjoy the lights and Christmas Spirit! We hope that you will join the Bay City Parks and Recreation and be a part of the ‘HomeTown Christmas’ celebration.”
Those interested in participating in the decorating contest, being a sponsor of the event, or a vendor Saturday, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 1209 10th Street, 979-323-1660, or via e-mail at parks-rec@cityofbaycity.org.
There will also be a Christmas market vendor event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Eagles Hall, 2100 Eagles Road in Bay City.
There will be live music, vendors, door prizes, face painting, food trucks, visits from the Grinch and Santa.
Also, one girl and one boy’s bicycle will be given away.
Don’t forget that the City of Bay City’s annual “Fall Cleanup” will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 4, at the WCJC parking lot, 4000 Avenue F, Bay City.
This is open to all city residents with proof of residency (bring your water bill) and driver’s license or photo ID.
Paper, cardboard, and plastics will not be accepted.
Citizens are encouraged to take recyclables to the Joe Rodgers Recycling Center located at 1702 Avenue K.
Brush and tree limbs must be taken to the brush site on Skelly Road.
For more information, call Public Works at 979-323-1659.
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