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November 1, 2024

Holiday Magic Returns Dec. 5 to Sue Haswell Memorial Park

Celebrate the season at Holiday Magic, returning for its 26th year on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 9 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, snow hills, train rides, inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, a holiday scavenger hunt, letters to Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, Bryan ISD choir performances, a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and more!

Event Map

Map of activities and amenities for Holiday Magic 2024 event: link to PDF document

Entertainment Schedule

Time Event
5:30 p.m. Santa Arrives on a Fire Truck
5:30 – 6 p.m. Welcome / Announcements
6 – 6:10 p.m. Bowen Elementary Choir Performance
Directed by VanChessca Crites
6:10 – 6:30 p.m. Announcements / Door Prizes
6:30 – 6:40 p.m. Mary Branch Elementary Honor Choir Performance
Directed by Jennifer Gutierrez
6:40 – 6:50 p.m. Navarro Elementary Choir Performance
Directed by Jennifer Parra
6:50 – 7 p.m. Announcements / Door Prizes
7 – 7:10 p.m. Neal Elementary Choir Performance
Directed by Charlette Turner
7:10 – 7:20 p.m. Announcements / Door Prizes
7:20 – 7:30 p.m. Sam Rayburn Intermediate Choir Performance
Directed by Drew Allmon
7:30 – 7:40 p.m. Sadberry Intermediate Choir Performance
Directed by Kevin Haliburton
7:40 – 8 p.m. Announcements / Door Prizes
8 – 8:10 p.m. Davilia Choir Performance
Directed by Drew Allmon
8:10 – 8:20 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Choir Performance
Directed by Skye Faldyn
8:20 – 8:30 p.m. Final Announcements / Grand Door Prizes

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.

Complete snow hill waiver

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 Raging Bull Street Tacos, JLM’s Chicken and Waffle, M&M Food Truck and Catering, Cousins Maine Lobster, and A&Y Texas Kitchen. You can bring your own refreshments; glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.

photo collage of holiday magic activities, including snow tubing, crafts with a snowman, and holiday light displays

Free Parking & Shuttle

Parking is very limited at the park. Attendees are encouraged to park at Blinn College off East 29th Street (lots E, I, and K) and take the free shuttle service available from 5 to 9:30 p.m. All shuttles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and restraints. Strollers are welcome.

View Blinn College-Bryan Campus parking map

Sponsors

The popular event would not be possible without the generous contributions of our community sponsors: Walmart Supercenter in Bryan (Briarcrest), United Rentals, BCS Graphics and Prints, Bryan ISD Fine Arts, Metronet, Truist Bank, Physician Premier, and Blinn College-Bryan Campus.

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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