The Christmas Capital of Texas will have many of the same attractions as in past years, along with some different ones in Grapevine this year.

Paul W. McCallum, executive director for the Grapevine Convention & Visitor Bureau, gave an update at the Nov. 4 city council meeting on festivities that will span Main Street.

The CVB estimates 2 million visitors attended events last holiday season.

What’s happening

The 37th Annual Carol of Lights , the annual lighting ceremony in downtown, will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 24. McCallum said at 6:30 p.m. Santa’s Great Grapevine Adventure will commence on three stages along Main Street between Dallas Road and Northwest Highway.

According to the CVB website, more than 1,400 festive Christmas events take place over 40 days, transforming G

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