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Kick off the Holiday Season in Downtown Mesquite!

Downtown Mesquite is the perfect place to start your holiday season off right with charming events, gift-shopping opportunities and more here in the historic heart of the community. Enjoy learning more about celebrating Real. Texas. Holidays. right here in #DowntownMesquiteTX.

Gift Market, Carols and Cocoa Part of Small Business Saturday

Downtown Mesquite is the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 26 as the spotlight is shown on locally owned downtown businesses, artisan gifts, and entertainment for the family. Enjoy these opportunities with your family:

Small Business Saturday: Participating businesses open.
Holiday Gift Market: From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., shop with a curated collection of our Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market artisan vendors. In addition, enjoy live seasonal music and photo ops with Cowboy Santa and Mrs. Santa.
Carols and Cocoa: This popular free event is back starting at 4 p.m. at Corner Theatre, 214 W. Davis St. The first 100 in attendance receive a free Downtown Mesquite campfire mug. Everyone will receive free cocoa and cookies and join friends in watching a fun family friendly short film.
Dine Around Downtown: After Carols and Cocoa, enjoy a great meal at one of our Downtown Mesquite restaurants.

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Kickin' Brass Band Headlines Entertainment

Tree Lighting Highlight of Christmas on the Square Nov. 29

The holiday spirit will be available in abundance at Christmas on the Square in Downtown Mesquite from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Santa, our candy cane greeters, and vendors are ready to welcome you to the celebration that will feature:

Kickin' Brass Band performances before and after tree-lighting
Artisan gift vendors
Food vendors
Photos with Santa
Candy cane greeters
A NEW lighted selfie station
6 p.m. lighting of the community tree
Singing of the 12 Days of Downtown Mesquite carols
FREE cocoa and cookies*
FREE Downtown Mesquite ornaments*

*While supplies last

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Open House Set to Celebrate Completion of Heritage Plaza, Alejandro's

Completion of the Heritage Plaza and Alejandro's @ Front Street Station projects marks a major milestone in Downtown Mesquite development, and we're throwing a party to celebrate!

On Thursday, Dec. 15, the public is invited to participate in a come-and-go reception at Heritage Plaza, 111 S. Broad St.

From 4-6 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy hors d'oeuvres from downtown restaurants, live music, and tours of the building. Also, attendees can view a video of the history of the building and the stages of rehabilitation of the property to its current state as the home of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Downtown Development offices, and the Chamber of Commerce

At 6 p.m., Alejandro's @ Front Street Station will celebrate their new location at 117 W. Main St. with some fun activities and treats.

Mark your calendars now and plan to celebrate these achievements on Dec. 15!

JS Print Opens at

136 E. Main Street

JS Print is now part of Downtown Mesquite at 136 E. Main St.

This family owned screenprinting and embroidery service has been in business more than 20 years.

Be sure to drop by the shop and welcome Jose Salas to the Downtown Mesquite neighborhood.

For contact information, scan the QR code below.

Downtown Mesquite Chalks Up Another Statewide Award

Downtown Mesquite was awarded the Texas Downtown "Best Economic Game Changer" award at the organization's recent awards gala held in San Marcos.

The award was presented in honor of the impact of the Front Street Station infrastructure project, including approximately $1M in property sales, property improvements, and new property leases.

Downtown Mesquite has won numerous Texas Downtown awards since 2019, including Downtown Spirit, Best Traditional Event, and others.

Say Hello to Downtown Coordinator James Johnson

If you've been to the Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market or just about anywhere downtown lately, you've probably noticed James Johnson hard at work in his new position as Downtown Development Coordinator.

His primary areas of focus are downtown promotion, marketing, and supporting the downtown development program overall.

Be sure to welcome James to the Downtown Mesquite family next time you see him!

For information about Real. Texas. Holidays. in Mesquite, visit the City of Mesquite website.

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