on November 19, 2020 / by Downtown Dallas Inc. / in Arts and Culture, Clean and Safe, COVID 19, DDI News, Dine and Drink, Doing Business, Economic Development and Planning, Live Like a Local!, Parks and Public Space, Things To Do
It’s that time of year again, and the sights and sounds of the holidays aren’t forgotten in Downtown Dallas. Dallas is known for its cityscape, skyline, and beautiful lights anyway, and the holidays crank it up a notch. There may be a giant eyeball Downtown, but your eyes may feel that big with the lights you will experience during the holidays.
Things are getting started soon as Deck the Plaza, a Dallas holiday tradition, will return for 2020 with a bit of a twist. Visitors and holiday light connoisseurs are invited to join in a contactless, holiday drive-thru experience with a celebration of lights at City Hall Plaza. The Deck the Plaza light extravaganza goes from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21st.
The parade of vehicles will begin at City Hall Plaza on Marilla Street. Drivers will make their way through City Hall Plaza to experience holiday entertainment and a festival of lights, leading up to the 35-foot holiday tree. This will surely be a sight to behold. To add to the experience, Classical 101.1 WRR-FM will again participate in the celebration for 2020. Drivers can tune in to the radio station during the drive-thru to enjoy some festive holiday music and messages of good tidings from a few Dallas dignitaries. Plan ahead for your visit for all details and requirements for the event, so you can enjoy it safely.
While Downtown, you may notice a tree made out of car parts. That’s right, car body parts! The Neiman Marcus Car Tree was commissioned in 2003 and was displayed in the Neiman Marcus Flagship store. Since then, it moved in 2012 to its current home in Pegasus Plaza. It’s a sight to be seen with its construction from car trunks, tail fins, taillights, and more taken from thirteen classic cars. The parts were taken from cars made between 1949 and 1962. Some of the lights are also from a vintage school bus. This display is a photo op must for car enthusiasts and holiday light fans alike.
Another favorite from the Neiman Marcus Legacy Holiday Collection is the collection of Butterflies at Belo Garden. The beautiful metal sculpture of eight LED-lit butterflies is on display at Belo Garden through December 31st. The highest butterfly’s pinnacle ranges about 18′-20′ above the ground. The flagship Downtown Neiman Marcus store was the former home of these picturesque butterflies from 2005 – 2010.
Many other fantastic sights await you during the holidays in festive Downtown. Visit Main Street Garden to witness their gorgeous holiday tree, featuring 3,000 bulbs, 10,000 mini lights, and 450 ornaments…quite a display! Can you count them all? Sip on a hot cocoa and give it a try!
Don’t forget the many hotels and plazas who also have amazing trees and lights on their premises. The Adolphus Hotel displays a giant holiday in their lobby and the Statler Hotel is home to a beautiful tree as well. As you explore Downtown, make sure you cruise by AT&T Plaza to see their tree and lights. Klyde Warren Park always gets into the holiday spirit with their own towering tree to make Dallas proud. Not to mention, the Omni Dallas Hotel and Reunion Tower are both always lit for every occasion and the holidays are no exception.
Whether you’re walking around or just taking a drive through the Downtown streets, enjoy every visual treat Dallas has to offer. Wind your way all over the Downtown area and make your own yuletide discoveries and find your favorites. Dallas is such a beautiful city lit up at night most of the year anyway, but the holidays become a wonderland during this sparkly season. And be sure to share and tag your photos of these beautiful lights with #MYDTD. Happy Holidays!
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