Seasonal & Holidays

Holidays In Dublin: Santa Photos, DancEscape, Decorating Contest

See photos from the Tree Lighting, Breakfast with Santa, and learn about upcoming events and deadlines.

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Santa spread holiday cheer at three pancake breakfasts Dec. 3. (City of Dublin)
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Santa spread holiday cheer at three pancake breakfasts Dec. 3. (City of Dublin)
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The city lit up its 30-foot Holiday Tree on Dec. 1. (City of Dublin)
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Santa helped flip the switch. (City of Dublin)
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Dublin Mayor Melissa Hernandez. (City of Dublin)
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Dublin officers joined the festivities. (City of Dublin)
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The lighting also incorporated music, dance, food trucks, and more. (City of Dublin)
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The lighting also incorporated music, dance, food trucks, and more. (City of Dublin)
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The lighting also incorporated music, dance, food trucks, and more. (City of Dublin)

DUBLIN, CA — Dublin rang in the holidays in style this year with a Holiday Tree Lighting last Thursday, a full Winter Wonderland village in the Civic Center parking lot, and three pancake breakfasts with Santa Claus.

Check out some photos from the festivities above.

But the party isn’t over yet.

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At Friday's DancEscape party at the Senior Center, Dubliners can boogie on down to the sounds of the Cool Tones, a 14-piece Big Band orchestra. Tickets can be purchased here. Discounted tickets must be purchased by Thursday.

Dubliners with their own private Winter Wonderlands have until Friday at 4 p.m. to register for the “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Winners in the following categories will be announced Dec. 19 at the Parks and Community Services Commission meeting:

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  • Seen from Space Award (Best Use of Lights & Color)
  • Winter Wonderland Award (Best Use of Music, Movement, Technology)
  • Gingerbread House Award (Best Use of Homemade Decorations)
  • Over Inflated Award (Best Use of Inflatables)
  • Deck the Halls Award (Best Apt./Condo/Townhome)
  • Candy Cane Lane Award (Best Neighborhood - Three or More Homes)

See here for registration and more information.

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