I watched Mayor Jim Ross’ 2023 State of the City address to close out the year. The event was held at Arlington’s Esports Stadium on October 25th and is available on YouTube. Jim Ross is serving his second term as Arlington’s Mayor, with this being his third State of the City address. The annual event primarily serves as a high-level look at the city’s success stories.
The Interlochen Christmas Lights are one of Arlington’s most popular holiday traditions. It began in 1976 when a family in the fledgling neighborhood decorated their home for Christmas. The neighborhood developer, Bob Findlay, liked the idea and sponsored a contest the following year to entice others to decorate. He hoped it would help sell more lots and houses in the young neighborhood, and it did. Admittedly, the origins were a tad more financial than festive, but the event has grown to embody the Christmas spirit.
Arlington’s Christmas season is always a festive time. There is plenty to see and do with the Interlochen Christmas Lights, Six Flags Holiday in the Park, the downtown Holiday Lights Parade, and many other special events. Here are some well-loved Christmas traditions in Arlington and a few other things that may help make your holiday season merry and bright.
The Arlington Historical Society enjoyed a festive holiday season! We co-hosted the inaugural Diane Cravens Holiday Tour of Homes, decorated Fielder Museum with Christmas cheer, and hosted Kringle Village at Knapp Heritage Park. Plus, our resident artist drew an impressive rendering of Fielder Museum for her annual Christmas card!
Three Arlington preservationists received awards at the Tarrant County Historical Commission Summit on October 18th in Fort Worth.
Jason S. Sullivan 