Merry Wells wows the crowd

Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus welcome visitors to the Merry Wells Christmas Tree Lighting in Mineral Wells, Nov. 29. Courtesy photo
Ann Powers
Editor

MINERAL WELLS—Move over Grinch, the Merry Wells Festival is back and it’s bigger and better than ever.

More than 3,000 cocoa-sipping visitors turned out for the annual holiday festivities on Nov. 30, according to Main Street Manager Brittany Brown.

And approximately 500 Yuletide fans showed up for the tree lighting the night before on Nov. 29, she added. The stately evergreen’s spark of twinkling magic was administered by Grayson Roach, son of Jacy and Ryan Roach who head up the Merry Wells festival and parade committee.

Brown said the robust attendance not only spreads Christmas cheer, it also spreads Christmas green.

“The goal is to drive foot traffic to our downtown area during December and encourage people to shop small,” Brown explained. “We also want to provide opportunities for our community to get out and enjoy the holiday season together.”

This young Merry Wells Festival fun lover slides into the holiday season full force on Snow Hill in Mineral Wells, Nov. 30. Courtesy photo

Visitors and businesses have all month to enjoy and benefit from Merry Wells events and activities, including:

  • Snow Hill – Slide into the holidays in style.
  • Christmas Tree Maze – Meander through the lighted Christmas Tree Maze with lots of selfie spots
  • Photos with Santa – Have you been good this year? Visit St. Nick at the Santa House from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. nightly until Christmas Eve. The Santa House is located at 1202 N. Oak Ave. The man in red will also be at The Crazy Water Hotel every Saturday in December, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Merry Wells Tour of Lights and Scavenger Hunt – Through Dec. 25.

For more information, visit the Merry Wells Facebook page or go to www.MerryWells.org and download the Merry Wells Holiday Guide.

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