“It feels like stepping into a Hallmark movie,” Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery said. “Despite being surrounded by major cities, there’s a warmth here that feels personal.”
As you drive down Colleyville Boulevard—lined with festive banners, garland and thousands of twinkling lights—you can feel the community’s pride shining as brightly as the decor.
Magic begins Nov. 22
The city’s Christmas tree lighting kicks off the holiday season on Nov. 22, bringing residents together for a night of joy, laughter and tradition. Families can expect:
- Live performances from six or seven local children’s choirs
- Cookie decorating, games and crafts for all ages
- Letters to Santa, with a special mailbox for children to send and receive letters.
- Photos with Santa, following his arrival on a Colleyville fire truck with Mayor Lindamood
- A visit with Santa’s live reindeer
“Our events are high quality but never overcrowded,” Lothery said. “They feel full, festive and magical—without the stress.”
Expanding the holiday spirit
Colleyville’s holiday decor has grown, starting with lights at City Hall and a few trees to now stretching along Colleyville Boulevard with illuminated medians, festive banners and gateway towers.
“We started small, and residents loved it, so we kept adding more each year,” Lothery said. “Every time we think we’ve done enough, people ask for more, and we love that.”
The classic white lights stay up through February, brightening the winter months after the holidays.
Brightening Colleyville Boulevard
This year, Colleyville launched a new matching grant program to help SH 26, Colleyville Boulevard, join the Christmas spirit.
Through the Brighten Up the Boulevard program, the city will pay half of a business’s Christmas lights, up to a limit, as long as they match Colleyville’s holiday aesthetic.
“We wanted to encourage businesses to contribute to the big visual ‘wow’ factor,” Lothery said. “The warm white lights outlining buildings will create a continuous sparkle throughout town.”
Several businesses have joined, and the city expects participation to grow each year as word spreads.
Colleyville’s holiday ornament tradition
Colleyville’s annual Christmas ornament has become a local tradition now in its third year. Each design celebrates a different aspect of the community, crafted by the same makers of White House and national parks ornaments.
This year’s ornament, featuring City Hall in a festive holiday scene, is available for purchase at City Hall.
“We wanted them to be special,” Lothery said. “They’re a way for residents to take home a piece of Colleyville pride.”
Dear Santa, from Colleyville
One of the sweetest holiday touches comes from the city’s letters to Santa tradition.
Children can drop off their letters at the magical red mailbox in front of Colleyville City Hall, 100 Main St., Colleyville. If they submit them by Dec. 12, they’ll receive a personal reply from Santa by mail.
Experience the magic yourself
Colleyville invites everyone to experience the season’s wonder, whether you attend the tree lighting, stroll through town to see the glowing medians or pick up a keepsake ornament.
Join the Colleyville Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 22, or visit anytime this holiday season to enjoy the lights, laughter and warmth of a true Hallmark-style town.
To learn about Christmas in Colleyville, visit the website.
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