Posted 9:24 pm Saturday, December 08, 2012
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Holiday in the Park continues today
Staff Reports
Tyler’s seventh annual Holiday in the Park and Bazaar will continue today at Bergfeld Park at Broadway Avenue and Fourth Street.
Tyler’s seventh annual Holiday in the Park and Bazaar will continue today at Bergfeld Park at Broadway Avenue and Fourth Street.
Admission to the snow hill and play area is free, but a small fee is required to participate in the kid zone that includes a bungee jump area, rock wall, inflatable activities and pony rides. A small portion of the fee goes to the Parks and Recreation Department, Special Events Coordinator Debbie Isham said.
Festivities are planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; with some activities open until 7 p.m. Visitors can gather at 6 p.m. for a free movie in the amphitheater, “Arthur’s Christmas.” Portable heaters will be in use for the movie, but participants might want to bring a few blankets, Ms. Isham said.
Entertainment includes Candy Crocker School of Dance, 11 a.m.; Waiting until Marriage, 12:30 p.m.; Fly Kids, 1:30 p.m.; New Days Community Church Youth, 2:30 p.m.; and visits from the Jolly Old Elf from about 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The action-packed event is organized by Tyler Parks and Recreation and features about 85,000 pounds of snow, a two-lane tubing hill and a host of colorful holiday attractions.
There are 53 vendors participating in this holiday bazaar, offering everything for sale from jewelry and candles to wine racks and doggie scarves, officials said.
This event will provide an opportunity for the community to support The Salvation Army, and participants are encouraged to bring toys, games and clothing for children to fulfill the holiday wishes listed on Angel Tree. In a special collection effort, donated clothing for senior citizens is being sought to help make ends meet.
Entertainment includes Candy Crocker School of Dance, 11 a.m.; Waiting until Marriage, 12:30 p.m.; Fly Kids, 1:30 p.m.; New Days Community Church Youth, 2:30 p.m.; and visits from the Jolly Old Elf from about 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The action-packed event is organized by Tyler Parks and Recreation and features about 85,000 pounds of snow, a two-lane tubing hill and a host of colorful holiday attractions.
There are 53 vendors participating in this holiday bazaar, offering everything for sale from jewelry and candles to wine racks and doggie scarves, officials said.
This event will provide an opportunity for the community to support The Salvation Army, and participants are encouraged to bring toys, games and clothing for children to fulfill the holiday wishes listed on Angel Tree. In a special collection effort, donated clothing for senior citizens is being sought to help make ends meet.
Sponsorships and donations are still needed to cover the cost of the snow, and donations will be accepted by the Parks and Recreation booth.
“We want to keep the snow free,” Ms. Isham said. “We need those sponsorship dollars so there’s no charge to go down the hill,” she said.
There also will be fundraiser T-shirts for sale for $15 in adult sizes of small through double extra large in hot pink and lime at the event, Ms. Isham said.
Brookshire’s Grocery is donating 85,000 pounds of ice, valued in excess of $6,000, to help support the event. Colorado-based 4PEntertainment Group is making the snow. More than 54,000 people are estimated to have attended the previous six Holiday in the Park events, with about 10,000 more expected this year.
Sponsors include Brookshire’s and Su-per One Foods, Jalapeno Tree, Silver Leaf Resource, KLTV, Roberts and Roberts, Contractor’s Building Supply and Ted Kamel Foods. Walmart is expected to provide volunteers to help out with the event.
“We want to keep the snow free,” Ms. Isham said. “We need those sponsorship dollars so there’s no charge to go down the hill,” she said.
There also will be fundraiser T-shirts for sale for $15 in adult sizes of small through double extra large in hot pink and lime at the event, Ms. Isham said.
Brookshire’s Grocery is donating 85,000 pounds of ice, valued in excess of $6,000, to help support the event. Colorado-based 4PEntertainment Group is making the snow. More than 54,000 people are estimated to have attended the previous six Holiday in the Park events, with about 10,000 more expected this year.
Sponsors include Brookshire’s and Su-per One Foods, Jalapeno Tree, Silver Leaf Resource, KLTV, Roberts and Roberts, Contractor’s Building Supply and Ted Kamel Foods. Walmart is expected to provide volunteers to help out with the event.
