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Community Events

The City of Grapevine hosts several annual events that celebrate the history, heritage and spirit of
the community. From winemaking to butterflies, a spectacular year of celebrations for the whole
family is available in historic Grapevine.

Butterfly Flutterby - Calling all kids - come to Grapevine to
celebrate the migration of the Monarch Butterfly from Canada to
Mexico. Grapevine is on their path! This fun-for-the-whole-
family event includes releases of butterflies and a Gossamer
Parade. In Liberty Park, 200 S. Main, you'll enjoy butterfly
exhibits, gardening seminars and all sorts of interactive butterfly
arts and crafts and entertainment.

Grapevine is quickly becoming the “Christmas Capital of Texas”
and as such, Historic Downtown Grapevine and surrounding areas
in the city will be converted to a winter wonderland this holiday
season. Grapevine is the essence of Christmas décor as the city
becomes blanketed with millions of lights, enormous decorations,
animated characters and a whole lot more! A listing of holiday-
oriented events in Grapevine this December follows:

Carol of Lights - Sing along with local choirs as the switch is thrown lighting thousands of lights
in historic downtown Grapevine. The holiday festivities begin at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo - 325 S.
Main.

Parade of Lights – Join thousands of merrymakers during one of the largest evening parades in
North Texas. An enchanting display of over 100 colorfully lighted floats will pass through historic
downtown Grapevine to the tune of numerous marching bands playing holiday music. Find a good
spot to watch along Main Street - the Parade of Lights begins at 7pm.

Christmas on Main Street – Get into the holiday spirit in Grapevine's historic downtown. Holiday
characters stroll along Main Street, and merchants welcome your visit with special gift items for
everyone on your shopping list. Take a free
buckboard ride, and bring the children to Main
Street for a personal visit with Santa and Mrs.
Claus. Enjoy the true spirit of Christmas as you
wander through the shops and sites along one of
America’s most beautiful main streets.

Twinkle Light Boat Parade –Lights, lights and
more lights will sparkle during the Twinkle Light
Parade on Lake Grapevine. Enjoy this floating
festival of lights on Lake Grapevine with a
parade of boats decorated in their holiday finest.

Sweetheart Express – Take your sweetheart on a unique romantic journey on the Grapevine
Vintage Railroad for a special evening of dinner, wine and dancing.

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