Saturday, December 13th you can be part of a unique holiday tradition as downtown Waxahachie hosts the Second Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll.

There will be carolers, lanterns, bells and bows as the participants in this Victorian tradition make their way through downtown in this moonlight walking parade.

For more information on participating in the parade contact John Smith at 972-937-7330, ext 181.

The 2008 Victorian Christmas Festival will run November 28, 29 30, December 6, 7, and December 13, 14. For 3 weekends the block of West Franklin Street will be transformed into a Victorian Street Market. Vendors will be selling one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts and traditional Victorian foods. The square will host carolers, choirs, carriage rides and a skating rink. Santa Claus will make a speciall appearance for all the kids. The highlight of the event will be a special preformance by Cast In Bronze.

For times and dates of all the events check our events page.

President of the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association and owner of The Gingerbread Antique Mall, Hilda Chapman was crowned Crape Myrtle Queen at the Queen's Tea. Hilda will be joining a very special group of women whose efforts have made Waxahachie the beautiful city we love. Congratulations from all your friends downtown!

The 6th Annual Bow Wow Howl-O-Ween Hustle is the primary fundraiser for the Ellis County SPCA and we are extremely excited and thankful to have the opportunity to join the Texas Country Reporter Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2008.

This fun filled morning will start at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie and will include a 1 mile fun run, costume contests and will finish with participants invited to take part in the Texas Country Reporter Parade. Everyone who enters the fun run and contests will get a terrific looking event t-shirt, refreshments and will be eligible for our wondferful door prizes that will be given away throughout the event.

Since opening in 2004, our animal care center has saved the lives of thousands of dogs and cats through adoption, rescue groups and reuniting lost pets with their families. The rescue of so many animals has validated the mission of the Ellis County SPCA, meeting the needs of both the animals and their adoptive "parents", as well as providing resources to educate and encourage responsible pet ownership.

If you or your business is interested in helping sponsor this event please follow this link.      

If you and your dog are interested in participating in the event, entry forms will be available at the Ellis County SPCA website in August.

The Waxahachie City Council has unanimously adopted the recommendation of Dave and Pat Smith to make the iris the official flower of the city of Waxahachie. With the help of the Ellis County Master Gardeners we should see irises blooming all around town next spring. For more information on gardening in Ellis County visit www.ecmga.com or the Master Gardeners booth Saturdays at the Farmers Market.

Log on to www.living-magazine.com and check out their new website. 

The website has been redesigned and rebranded in an effort to increase online resources to their readers.  Read the articles, blog and see what's going on around town.  The website contains many features such as current and past articles, staff photos and bio, special features, Cindy Burch column, advertising and distribution information and much, much more.

If you have any comments about our new website, please feel free to contact us at 972.935.0938 or drop us a line on our contact page.

July 3-4, 2008 - Join us for a flower filled 4th of July celebration with crape myrtles in full bloom during the 11th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival Parade And Festival. The patriotic celebration will begin on Thursday, July 3rd at 6:00 pm with a Tailgate Party in the parking lot of Lumpkins Stadium. Jon Christopher Davis will take the stage at 7:00 pm for a concert presented by Chicago Title Insurance Company represented by Trinity Abstract & Title Co.

Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and their barbecue grills to cook-out before or during the show. A new addition to this year's Tailgate Party will be a children's area with bounce house activities. Following the concert will be the spectacular   H-E-B fireworks display. Tune into KBEC Classic Country 1390 AM  for a live broadcast of the fireworks to music.

On July 4th, the celebration will continue at 10:00 am with a hometown parade. The parade will start at College Street and end in Getzendaner Park.

Waxahachie is designated by the State Legislature as the Crape Myrtle Capital Of Texas. A map of the Crape Myrtle Driving Trail is available at the Waxahachie Chamber Of Commerce or the Heritage Visitor Center located in the Ellis County Museum.

The Crape Myrtle Festival and Parade are FREE to the public.

July 11, 2008  "FIELD OF DREAMS"

Come join us "under the stars" in beautiful, historic downtown Waxahachie for FREE movies. You are encouraged to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs for a night of family friendly fun.

Start time is 9:00 pm on Franklin Street between College and Jackson Streets.

July 25, 2008  "BEE MOVIE" 

Come join us "under the stars" in beautiful, historic downtown Waxahachie for FREE movies. You are encouraged to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs for a night of family friendly fun.

Start time is 9:00 pm on Franklin Street between College and Jackson Streets.

Aug 15, 2008  "BACK TO THE FUTURE"

Come join us "under the stars" in beautiful, historic downtown Waxahachie for FREE movies. You are encouraged to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs for a night of family friendly fun.

Start time is 9:00 pm on Franklin Street between College and Jackson Streets.

Oct 25, 2008 - Mark your calendars now for this "must see" event! Every year Bob Phillips brings to downtown Waxahachie the most amazing array of artists, craftsmen and musicians. You don't want to miss this day-long celebration of "Everything Texas". For more information on lodging or driving directions, visit The Waxahachie Chamber Of Commerce from our Links page.