Downtown in December, Devon River Parade lighting up Oklahoma City

Snow tubing at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark 

Downtown in December, downtown Oklahoma City’s month-long holiday festival, starts at 5:30 p.m. today when the giant Christmas tree lights up in Bricktown.

Also, the Devon Energy Holiday River Parade on the Oklahoma River through downtown is at 5 p.m. today.

Here is the full list of Downtown in December activities:

* Join your friends and family Downtown for music and fun surprises to kick off Downtown in December. Everyone is invited to experience the excitement of the Christmas season when Mayor Cornett lights the beautifully adorned Christmas tree in Bricktown at 5:30 p.m. on November 28. The SandRidge Christmas Tree lighting officially begins Downtown Oklahoma City’s month-long holiday celebration. For information, visit www.downtownindecember.com or call (405) 236-3640

* Ice skate in the shadow of Downtown Oklahoma City’s skyscrapers at the Devon Ice Rink. Rink hours are noon to 10 p.m. daily from November 28 through January 4, including holidays (holiday hours may vary). Cost to skate is $8, which includes skate rental and a two-hour session. Skating is just $5 for those who supply their own skates. The Civic Center is located at 201 N Walker. The rink is available for private parties and group ticket sales. Call 274-1638 to book your event. For information, visit www.downtownindecember.com or call (405) 236-3640

* Go extreme this winter, when you go Chesapeake Snow Tubing at the Brick, the nation’s largest manmade snow tubing slope. Feel the wind in your face as you cruise down the slope at thrilling speeds. Presented by Chesapeake, you can’t beat the great family fun of snow tubing at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Tubing is open November 28 – December 21 on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, hours vary; on December 22 snow tubing opens seven-days-a-week through January 4, hours vary. Session size is limited; admission is $10.00 for each one and a half-hour session. Private parties and groups sales are available by calling (405) 218-1000. For session times, dates and to buy tickets on-line visit http://www.downtownindecember.com/

* All aboard….for a free adventure cruise on a Bricktown Water Taxi during The Oklahoman Holidays on the Canal. All ages will enjoy a fun-filled float down the beautifully adorned Bricktown canal. Ride free from 6-9:30 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday, November 28 – December 28 (closed Christmas). Board the boats across from the ballpark. For information, visit www.downtownindecember.com or call (405) 236-3640