Downtown in December, Devon River Parade lighting up Oklahoma City
Snow tubing at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark
Downtown in December, downtown Oklahoma City’s month-long holiday festival, starts at 5:30 p.m. today when the giant Christmas tree lights up in Bricktown.
Also, the Devon Energy Holiday River Parade on the Oklahoma River through downtown is at 5 p.m. today.
Here is the full list of Downtown in December activities:
* Join your friends and family Downtown for music and fun surprises to kick off Downtown in December. Everyone is invited to experience the excitement of the Christmas season when Mayor Cornett lights the beautifully adorned Christmas tree in Bricktown at 5:30 p.m. on November 28. The SandRidge Christmas Tree lighting officially begins Downtown Oklahoma City’s month-long holiday celebration. For information, visit www.downtownindecember.com or call (405) 236-3640
* Ice skate in the shadow of Downtown Oklahoma City’s skyscrapers at the Devon Ice Rink. Rink hours are noon to 10 p.m. daily from November 28 through January 4, including holidays (holiday hours may vary). Cost to skate is $8, which includes skate rental and a two-hour session. Skating is just $5 for those who supply their own skates. The Civic Center is located at 201 N Walker. The rink is available for private parties and group ticket sales. Call 274-1638 to book your event. For information, visit www.downtownindecember.com or call (405) 236-3640
* Go extreme this winter, when you go Chesapeake Snow Tubing at the Brick, the nation’s largest manmade snow tubing slope. Feel the wind in your face as you cruise down the slope at thrilling speeds. Presented by Chesapeake, you can’t beat the great family fun of snow tubing at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Tubing is open November 28 – December 21 on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, hours vary; on December 22 snow tubing opens seven-days-a-week through January 4, hours vary. Session size is limited; admission is $10.00 for each one and a half-hour session. Private parties and groups sales are available by calling (405) 218-1000. For session times, dates and to buy tickets on-line visit http://www.downtownindecember.com/
* All aboard….for a free adventure cruise on a Bricktown Water Taxi during The Oklahoman Holidays on the Canal. All ages will enjoy a fun-filled float down the beautifully adorned Bricktown canal. Ride free from 6-9:30 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday, November 28 – December 28 (closed Christmas). Board the boats across from the ballpark. For information, visit www.downtownindecember.com or call (405) 236-3640
* Bring the whole family Downtown to a day of culture, art and history for free during American Fidelity Free Museum Sundays. Visit the Gaylord Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum at 1400 Classen Drive (corner of NW 13 & Shartel) and the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum free every Sunday from 1 – 6 p.m, November 30 through December 28. For more information visit www.downtownindecember.com
* Thousands of glimmering twinkles of light mingle together to create a dramatic, holiday paradise in downtown Oklahoma City’s Myriad Botanical Gardens during OG&E Garden Lights. The Crystal Bridge will open free from 6 – 9 p.m. every Sunday from November 30 through December 28 for special twilight viewings, courtesy of OG&E. Regular Crystal Bridge hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday though Saturday and noon – 6 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (405) 297-3995 or log on to www.myriadgardens.com or www.downtownindecember.com.
* Whether you run or walk the entire family will enjoy some holiday fun at the SandRidge Santa Run, December 6. The SandRidge Santa Run includes a 5K run that begins at 9 a.m. at Leadership Square, 211 N Robinson, followed by a One-Mile Fun Run at 10 a.m. and a Santa Claus Kid’s Dash for tots immediately following the 5K. Registration is being accepted now through race day. Pre-register prior to November 28 for $25.00. After November 28, register on race day for $30.00 at Leadership Square. The One-Mile Fun Run is $5 for kids 12 and under and $10 for adults. There is no charge for the age eight and under Kid’s Dash. Participants can register online on the run page at www.downtownindecember.com.
* Say hi to Santa as he cruises around Downtown! Sonic Segway Santa will visit Downtown events on his Segway personal transport scooter. Santa will have lots of fun stuff for kids and adults as he gives out special Sonic treats and holiday light viewing glasses.
* After the tree lighting, head down to the river for The Devon Energy River Parade on the Oklahoma River at both Wiley Post Park and Regatta Park. The event features a magnificent nighttime parade and a spectacular fireworks show. The parade begins at 5 p.m. Parking and admission is free. Visit www.okcevents.info for more information.
Downtown in December is organized by Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and sponsored by the Downtown Business Improvement District. For a complete schedule of all Downtown activities and special events, log on to www.downtownindecember.com or call the Downtown in December hotline (405) 236-3640 or 1-888-OKC4Fun.
-BAM
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please answer a question. is there going to be a 2009 parade of lights on the river? thank you