Downtown in December celebrates 25 years of holiday magic in OKC

Downtown in December celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with more than 30 holiday events and attractions throughout Oklahoma City from November through January. Presented by Devon Energy and organized by Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, the annual celebration features holiday lights, live performances, outdoor ice skating, shopping and family activities, many of them free. The festivities begin Thursday, Nov. 12, with the 25th annual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival at Mickey Mantle Plaza outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The free event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and includes live entertainment, photos with Santa, children’s activities and food tastings from downtown restaurants. Mayor David Holt will lead the Christmas tree lighting countdown at 6 p.m. Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Gardens Holiday Pop Ups in Midtown. Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Gardens Bricktown Canal Holiday PopUps in Midtown Bricktown Canal The Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Botanical Gardens opens Nov.

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