Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 | 5:38 p.m.
WinterFest 2008 Schedule
THURSDAY, DEC. 11 - Henderson Convention Center
7 p.m. Henderson Symphony Orchestra presents the "Sounds of the Season" concert.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12 - Henderson Events Plaza
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony, holiday house decorating awards, entertainment, children's activities, gingerbread house display and voting.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13 - Henderson Events Plaza
10 a.m. The annual WinterFest Parade on Water Street in downtown Henderson. In conjunction with the city's support of the Toys for Tots program, the U.S. Marine Corps will be the parade's Grand Marshal and join hundreds of floats decorated in the theme of "Toys on Parade."
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gingerbread house display and voting
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craft Show
11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Children of all ages can visit with Santa Claus and enjoy other WinterFest festivities including pony rides, face painting and ice skating.
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Live Entertainment
4:30 p.m.- The winner of the gingerbread house contest will be announced.
It was a cold and rainy day, the chill of winter gnawed like a knife, as we strung the last set of festive lights. Now that is a tall tale. Really, it was Sunday last when the family and I, dressed in shorts and tee shirts ventured out on an annual trek to purchase our Christmas tree right here in Clark County.
Living in Las Vegas offers many wonderful benefits, but I must admit that one area of lacking is a mid-America seasonal climate change. You know, of "the weather outside is frightful" variety.
It is particularly for this reason that some people find it hard to get into the mood of the holidays. It is particularly for this reason that I encourage families to reach out to the local Henderson community to find seasonal celebrations that can bring alive a sense of holiday wonder.
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is a great resource for just this type of event. My recommendation for this year is WinterFest.
"This year, we will be transforming the downtown Henderson Events Plaza into a Winter wonderland," said Nicole Johnson, communications coordinator for the City of Henderson. "Can you imagine the excitement in the children's eyes as they experience the winter fun of our ice skating and snow play areas on both Friday and Saturday nights." This year's event will be emceed by Kevin Janison, News Channel 3's weather and news anchor, along with Henderson Mayor James Gibson and Santa Claus.
For more information about this and other Henderson events go to www.hendersonlive.com
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