| Welcome to Whistlestop Christmas! |
Come experience the sights and sounds of our Christmas wonderland with over 3 ½ million lights decorating Hulen Park in Cleburne, Texas. "Spectacular!"... "Enchanting!"... "Delightful!"... are just a sampling of the descriptions heard from visitors to the park every Christmas!
The Yuletide celebration begins on November 21st with the lighting of over 3 ½ million lights at Hulen Park that are turned on each evening through New Year's Eve. |
| Christmas Activities |
The festivities begin with the annual Christmas parade in downtown Cleburne. After the parade, bring your children to Hulen Park to sit on Santa's lap and have their pictures made with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will also be live entertainment by a community choir, representing area churches, singing Christmas music.
Adding to the fun will be food and gift vendors, and kids of all ages will be able to blow the whistle on the historic 3417 Steam Engine. View historic Cleburne homes at the Candlewalk Tour of Homes. Several homes, built in the 1800's and early 1900's, of varying architectural styles, have been restored to their original charm. These homes are decorated for the holidays and open for the public to tour.
New for this year!!!!
A One lane snow hill will be out at the park on December 17th from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Chesapeake Energy has so graciously sponsored this snow hill for all ages to enjoy. Come down to Hulen park and enjoy some snow. |
| Christmas Entertainment |
| Throughout the holiday season, both of Cleburne's live theater groups will be presenting holiday plays. Carnegie Players production of the beloved classic "Miracle on 34th Street" comes to life at the Cleburne Conference Center. The Plaza Theatre Company is presenting "Annie" in downtown Cleburne.
The Whistle Stop Christmas celebration promises to turn the most hardened Grinch and Scrooge into the jolliest of Kris Kringles. Mark your calendars and enjoy the holidays with us! |
