COUNTY LIFE
Deadline to enter Fantasy of Lights Nov. 29
The deadline to enter the 25th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is nearing on Nov. 29.
The parade will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 climaxing a day of holiday activities in Bowie. There is no theme for the parade other than all entries must be lighted and reflect any Christmas, message, story or decor.
Questions about the parade can be directed to Main Street Bowie, which coordinated the festival. Call the office at 872-6246.
Entry forms are available at the office located at 201A Walnut or on the Main Street website at: www.mainstreetbowie.com
The Bowie Christmas parade was one of the first in North Texas to be lighted and also has grown to one of the largest in the region.
Activities on festival day prior to the parade include free photos with Santa at Santa’s House, Christmas music, ugly Christmas sweater contest and the tree lighting ceremony.
Visit noradsanta.org to track Santa as he heads out on his worldwide trek tomorrow night. The site has games and other fun activities for the entire family before the kids head off to bed and sleep before the Big Guy arrives in Texas.
Enjoy a fish fry and live music concert on Jan. 4 all to support the 4-H and FFA youth of Montague County as they compete in the annual youth fair.
The annual Bowie fish fry for the Bowie buyers group will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Cost is $10 per plate. There will be a live auction at 7 p.m.
The evening’s concert will feature Dax Davis. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Davis concert at 9:30 p.m. Cost for the concert is $25 per ticket and $20 for a student, or $300 for a reserved table for eight.
Tickets are available at Fashion Floors, 202 N. Smythe or call 872-2468.
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