{"id":938432,"date":"2020-11-19T11:30:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T17:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=938432"},"modified":"2020-11-20T11:30:09","modified_gmt":"2020-11-20T17:30:09","slug":"2020-rose-city-christmas-festivities-feature-azalea-district-trail-of-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=938432","title":{"rendered":"2020 Rose City Christmas Festivities Feature Azalea District Trail of Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2020\/11\/rose-city-christmas-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-938433\" \/>TYLER &#8212; Tyler is preparing to celebrate the season with a series of events during &#8220;Rose City Christmas.&#8221; Sights and sounds of the season will take place throughout November and December in Tyler. Historically, families come together to participate in annual holiday favorites including&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Azalea Trail District Trail of Lights<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Azalea Trail District  is always a hit during the spring, now you are invited to experience the classic  neighborhood lit for the holiday season. Throughout December, take a self-guided tour through this historic district and see the homes in all of their holiday glory. For a map of the area go to VisitTyler.com\/RoseCityChristmas.<\/p>\n<p>Homeowners in the District are encouraged to participate by decorating their homes for the holidays. There will be a homeowner&#8217;s decorating contest with a chance to win prizes, but you must register your house to participate. To register contact Susan Travis at <a href=\"mailto:stravis@tylertexas.com\">stravis@tylertexas.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Carriage Rides through the Azalea District<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>November 27-December 31, Hot Spring Carriage Company will be offering carriage rides through the Azalea Trail District Trail of Lights. The rides begin at Bergfeld Park at 5:30pm each day. The cost to ride is $5 per person, with a $10 minimum, per ride. Attendees will only ride with people in their party. Divers will be wearing masks, rders are encouraged to as well.  The carriage will not run in bad weather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lights in the Rose Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Tyler Rose Garden will be &#8220;dressed&#8221; for the holidays November 30-January 2. The Garden will have special late-night hours (5-8pm) on December 16-19, December 23, December 26, December 29, and January2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shop Local Shop Tyler<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit Tyler is encouraging everyone to shop local this holiday season with the &#8220;Shop Local Shop Tyler&#8221; campaign. &#8220;A lot of people don&#8217;t realize, when you shop local, that money goes right back into our economy,&#8221; Shari Lee, Visit Tyler President said. &#8220;By shopping local you are helping small, unique Tyler businesses survive, which in turn, helps our economy thrive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Other popular holiday attractions in Tyler include the <strong>2020 Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas parade<\/strong>, December 5 at 10am in Downtown Tyler; <\/p>\n<p><strong>Santaland<\/strong>, the biggest display of lights in the area; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tyler is becoming the place to go for activities and shopping during the holidays,&#8221; Susan Travis, Visit Tyler Vice President of Tourism\/Servicing said. &#8220;There is so much the community has to offer residents and visitors, whether they are looking for that perfect Christmas gift or a safe activity to celebrate the season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Join Tyler this year for some of the best holiday events in East Texas! 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