directoryofhenderson » WinterFest http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog Local Search - Henderson, Nevada Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:19:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Henderson WinterFest Continues on Saturday, December 12, 2009 http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/henderson-winterfest-continues-on-saturday-december-12-2009/ http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/henderson-winterfest-continues-on-saturday-december-12-2009/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:12:40 +0000 MoonscapeDreamer http://directoryofhenderson.com/blog/?p=620 Toy soldier figurines 2The fun of WinterFest continues on Saturday, December 12th with the following events:

10:00am

  • WinterFest Parade on Water Street in downtown Henderson with the theme “Toys on Parade”

10:00am to 7:00pm

  • Stu Miller Treee Lot with trees, stand and wreaths for sale.

10:00am to 5:00pm

  • Craft Fair

10:00am to 8:00pm

  • Santa Visits

11:30am to 7:00pm

  • Ice Skating
  • Snow Play
  • Story Telling
  • Train Rides
  • Wagon Rides
  • Gingerbread House Viewing
  • Pony Rides
  • Petting Zoo
  • Entertainment

5:30pm

  • Performance of “The Nutcracker”

For more information, please call 276-2171 or visit the Henderson Live website.

]]> http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/henderson-winterfest-continues-on-saturday-december-12-2009/feed/ 0 Henderson WinterFest Tree Lighting December 11, 2009 http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/henderson-winterfest-tree-lighting-december-11-2009/ http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/henderson-winterfest-tree-lighting-december-11-2009/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:20:22 +0000 MoonscapeDreamer http://directoryofhenderson.com/blog/?p=607 green spruceBe sure to attend the Henderson, Nevada WinterFest Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 11, 2009.

Festivities start at 6pm and continue until 9pm.

At 6pm there will be:

  • Official Henderson Tree Lighting
  • Commemorative Beautification Commission Awards
  • Arrival of Santa Claus

At 7:30pm:

  • Performance of “The Nutcracker”

From 6pm to 9pm:

  • Craft Fair
  • Ice Skating
  • Train Rides
  • Wagon Rides
  • Gingerbread House Viewing
  • Pony Rides
  • Petting Zoo
  • Entertainment
  • Stu Miller lot with trees, stands and wreaths for sale
  • Henderson Festival of Trees representing several different cultures including:
    • Philippines
    • Hawaii
    • Ireland
    • Korea
    • Italy
    • Scotland

When:
Friday, December 11, 2009
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Where:
Henderson Convention Center & Events Plaza
200 South Green Valley Parkway
Henderson, Nevada

Admission:
Admission is Free

More Info:
For more information please visit the City of Henderson Website
or
call 702-267-1400

]]> http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/henderson-winterfest-tree-lighting-december-11-2009/feed/ 0 City of Henderson Invites Locals to Participate in WinterFest Parade http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/city-of-henderson-invites-locals-to-participate-in-winterfest-parade/ http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/city-of-henderson-invites-locals-to-participate-in-winterfest-parade/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:26:35 +0000 MoonscapeDreamer http://directoryofhenderson.com/blog/?p=576 SnowmanThe City of Henderson, Nevada is inviting local residents to participate in the upcoming WinterFest Parade.

Included in the invitation to register and march in the parade are:

  • Local bands
  • Organizations
  • Groups
  • Businesses
  • Individuals

The theme for this year’s WinterFest Parade is “Toys on Parade.”

Cash prizes, totaling $1,500 will be awarded in two different categories:

  • Best Overall Theme
  • Best Costume

The Parade is only one aspect of the three-day WinterFest holiday celebration. This annual event also features other family-friendly activities including:

  • Ice skating
  • Santa Claus visits
  • and holiday entertainment from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2009

Anyone interested in participating in the WinterFest Parade can find their parade application at the Henderson Live website. They can also call the Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism at 702-267-2171.

Please Note:  The deadline to submit your application to participate is Wednesday, November 25, 2009

The WinterFest Parade will be on Saturday, December 12, 2009 beginning at 10:00 am. It will be on Water Street from Ocean Avenue to Pacific Avenue.

]]> http://www.directoryofhenderson.com/blog/city-of-henderson-invites-locals-to-participate-in-winterfest-parade/feed/ 0