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Henderson’s Winterfest holiday celebration kicks off Thursday

WinterFest 2019 in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Mark Credico Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 28, 2023 - 5:19 pm

The city of Henderson will hold its annual Winterfest holiday celebration featuring a drone show and parade this week.

The city will host the two-day event, held on Water Street, on Thursday and Friday, kicking off with the annual tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Thursday, followed by a drone show at 6:45 p.m. The Henderson Symphony Orchestra and multiple choirs will perform during the tree lighting.

The holiday light parade will travel down Water Street starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday night. Three judges will decide the top three parade entries and bands, with winners taking home cash prizes.

Contact Mark Credico at mcredico@reviewjournal.com. Follow him on Instagram @writermark2.

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