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Coca-Cola holiday lights extravaganza will electrify Arlington in 2024

Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas is destined to be the Instagrammiest place in DFW this holiday season.

Photo courtesy of Enchant

A spectacular new Christmas lights experience will take over Choctaw Stadium in Arlington for the 2024 holiday season: Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, a new immersive event from the creators of the popular "Enchant" light maze, will flip the switch in late November.

"With larger-than-life light sculptures, falling snow, ice skating, visits with Santa, loads of tasty hot cocoa, and more, Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas brings to life treasured holiday traditions during this beloved time of year," says a release.

Activities and experiences at the all-ages attraction will include:

An over-the-top light display – 55,000 square feet of holiday light sculptures, featuring custom and interactive Coca-Cola-inspired vignettes. (Destined to make CultureMap's annual list of most spectacular Christmas light displays.)
Market Square – Seasonal treats and shopping for holiday gifts from local vendors showcasing their wares. (Vendor applications are still being accepted at ClassicChristmas.com.)
Ice skating: Skating under and amid the spectacular lights.
Snow Slide: Ride an inner tube down a thrilling snow slide.
Seasonal food and beverage – Holiday-themed food and drinks for the whole family.
Live entertainment – Nightly caroling throughout the venue and more local, seasonal artist features.
Visit with Santa – Photos will Santa in his workshop.
Book a holiday party - Classic Christmas will be available for office parties, family gatherings, and other seasonal celebrations (groups 10+ get access to special pricing.)

The event is co-presented by Enchant Christmas and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages.

“Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will bring Real Magic to a new family tradition during the holidays,” says Derek Alexander, VP of commercial & digital, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, in the release. “We are proud to bring this incredible experience to the local communities in which we serve.”

Enchant 2022 Christmas holiday lights Enchant: World's Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market was a hit when it debuted in DFW in 2017. Photo courtesy of Enchant

The event creators have a pretty good track record with "magic." Enchant: World's Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market was a touring event from Canada that debuted in Arlington in 2017 and ran for two years in and around the old Globe Life Park (now Choctaw Stadium). But construction of the Rangers' Globe Life Field forced it to shut down in 2019, and it did not return for 2020. An immersive experience called Luminova Holidays took its place.

Enchant returned in a new location, Dallas' Fair Park, in 2021 and 2022.

Through the years, Enchant has been a favorite outing for families, couples on dates, and Instagrammers seeking for the perfect holiday selfie. (Or proposal spot.)

Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will debut November 22 and run through December 29, 2024 at Choctaw Stadium. Tickets are already on sale.

Through July 31, Flex Tickets are offered with general admission pricing. These "secure the lowest prices on tickets without having to know what date you plan to attend the event until later this season," organizers say.

General admission runs $20 for adults, $14 for youth (age 14-17), $14 for children (age 4-13), and free for 0-3 years old.

Tickets are on sale at ClassicChristmas.com.

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State Fair News

State Fair of Texas delays opening until noon Thursday due to weather

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The State Fair of Texas is delaying the opening until 12 noon on Thursday, October 1 due to rainy weather across Dallas. Here is the full announcement sent by the fair on Thursday morning:

"Originally scheduled for gates to open at 10:00 a.m. this morning, the State Fair of Texas will open at 12 pm, due to current weather conditions, including a flash flood warning that impacts the State Fair of Texas.

With the safety of fairgoers, vendors, and employees as our number one priority and the strong storms remaining in the DFW metroplex, our team will continue to monitor weather conditions in partnership with the National Weather Service, AccuWeather Meteorologists, our public safety partners, and operations teams, and make operational decisions based on conditions at Fair Park.

If severe weather is approaching the fairgrounds ahead of opening, our goal is to notify fairgoers 45 minutes prior to the storm’s arrival to ensure folks have enough time to seek shelter or return to their vehicles.

We encourage everyone to stay weather aware and listen for potential alerts on our outdoor public announcement system, from State Fair officials, and local law enforcement.

At this time, Friday, October 2, operations remain scheduled as normal, with parking lots opening at 9:30 a.m. and gates opening at 10 am. The State Fair will continue monitoring conditions and communicate any additional operational updates as quickly as possible through official channels."

The State Fair of Texas runs September 25-October 18 at Fair Park in Dallas. For information about admission, discounts, food, entertainment, and more, go here.

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