Fate to present Festival of Light, Santa, fireworks

FATE, TX – Nov. 12, 2020 – The community is invited as the City of Fate and Fate Department of Public Safety present a drive-thru Festival of Light from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway.

This event will be a drive-thru festival with traditional Christmas lights, an animated light show, and fireworks. Participants will receive free to-go items such as crafts, a letter to send to Santa, hot cocoa mix, and a cookie. Additionally, the first 1,600 will receive a free meal from In-N-Out Burger.

Santa will be there waving to all the kids and kids-at-heart as they drive by to make their way to a parking place to wait for the firework show. The event will conclude with a 12-15-minute firework show starting at 8 p.m.

‘Tis the season of giving, the event will be a drop-off location for a new toy and children’s coat drive benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. These donations will be given to families in need right here in our community.

Virtual Events

• To kick off the event, there will be a Virtual Tree Lighting on Facebook Live.
• Mrs. Claus will record a virtual story time, sponsored by Rockwall County Library.
• And, a virtual marketplace, where residents can shop local from small businesses. Visit www.CityofFate.com/VirtualMarketplace

Blue Ribbon News staff report.

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