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Holiday Magic Returns Dec. 4 to Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Activities
Celebrate the season at Holiday Magic, returning for its 27th year on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. Admission, activities, parking and shuttle are all free! Pets are not allowed.
Family-friendly fun includes:
- Photos with Santa and holiday characters
- Hot chocolate and cookies
- Snow hills
- Train rides
- Inflatables
- Face painting
- A holiday scavenger hunt
- Letters to Santa
- Bryan ISD choir performances
- A showing of The Polar Express
Food vendors will be available for purchasing food and holiday treats.
Free Parking & Shuttle
Park in Blinn College lots E, I and K and take advantage of free shuttles to Sue Haswell Park from 5-9 p.m. Limited accessible parking will be available at Sue Haswell Park.
View Blinn College-Bryan Campus parking map
Quick Links
Sponsors
The popular event would not be possible without the generous contributions of our community sponsors:
- Walmart Supercenter in Bryan (Briarcrest and Harvey Mitchell locations)
- United Rentals
- Physician Premier Emergency Rooms
- Blinn College-Bryan Campus
Event Map
Entertainment Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Santa Arrives |
| 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Welcome / Announcements |
| 6 – 6:15 p.m. | Navarro Elementary Choir Performance Directed by Jennifer Parra |
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. | Henderson Harmonics Choir Performance Directed by Angela Greenlee |
| 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. | Announcements |
| 6:45 – 7 p.m. | Sadberry Singers Choir Performance Directed by Kevin Haliburton |
| 7 – 7:15 p.m. | Davila Middle School Choir Performance Directed by Drew Allmon |
| 7:15 – 7:30 p.m. | Announcements |
| 7:30 – 7:45 p.m. | NoteWorthy (SFA Middle School) Choir Performance Directed by Skye Faldyn |
| 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. | Announcements and Music Provided by Downtown Event Services |
Snow Hill Waiver
To slide down the snow hills, you must complete a waiver. There are two hills based on participant height: one for riders 42 inches and under, and another for those over 42 inches. You can complete the waiver in advance online and bring a digital or printed copy to the snow hill registration booth, or you can fill out the waiver onsite during the event. Once you show proof of the completed form, you will receive a wristband, which is required to slide.
Photos with Santa & Holiday Characters
A photo booth will be available for a keepsake photo with Santa. Bring your own camera to capture the moment with holiday characters.
Food Trucks
Vendors include M&M Catering, Kountry Kooking, Raging Bulls, and Sweet Bull Creamery. Nothing Bundt Cakes will be available to purchase individual Bundtlets. You can bring your own refreshments; glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Department at 979-209-5528 or use the online contact form.
Looking for more holiday cheer?
Visit bryantx.gov/HolidayCheer for additional ways to celebrate the season.
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