Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-33-25, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to close the Kaufman County Courthouse Square on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. for the Kaufman “Christmas On The Square.”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The City of Kaufman will be hosting the Christmas on the Square. Saturday’s events will begin at Noon and conclude at approximately 8:00 p.m. We anticipate +/- 3,000 people to attend at the festival. This year, there will be vendors including arts/crafts vendors, food vendors, games, and a small stage with local entertainment around the Courthouse Square. The Lighted Christmas Parade will take place at 6:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will be at City Hall with a performance by the Helen Edwards Choir, photos with Santa, and Christmas cookies.

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