(Minghui.org) Many events are held across the U.S. to usher in the holiday season. Falun Dafa practitioners from Dallas participated in the City of Grapevine’s 42nd annual Parade of Lights on December 2, 2021.
People said that their colorful float, banners and music added a bright, refreshing note to the parade. Many spectators shouted, “Spectacular!” and “Falun Dafa!” as practitioners walked past.
The City of Grapevine’s Parade of Lights was first held in 1979 and takes place on the first Thursday in December. Every group that participates in the event is asked to use Christmas lights to decorate their entry. Over the years, this has become the largest nighttime Christmas parade in northern Texas, and it draws spectators from nearby cities. As the city hosts many other events during the Christmas season, it is now known as the “Christmas Capital of Texas.”
Groups taking part in the parade arrived at 4 p.m. to decorate their floats. At 7 p.m, the long line of floats slowly moved to the city centre on Main Street. The parade route passed through the entire downtown area and reached the 114 highway on the north side of the city.
Falun Dafa practitioners’ parade entry drew a lot of attention as it passed through the city centre.
Over 100 groups participated in this year’s event. Buildings and trees on both sides of the parade route were decorated with lights, which illuminated the night sky. All of downtown Grapevine was crowded with people and enveloped by countless lights and a cheerful, festive atmosphere.
Practitioners’ parade entry consisted of a banner team and float. They were the only Asian group among the 100 organisations. They held bright, colorful banners with the words “Falun Dafa,” “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance,” and “Falun Dafa is Good.”
Practitioners on the float demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercise movements. Some people commented that their group exuded peaceful energy. Many people waved at practitioners and shouted, “Falun Dafa,” “Amazing!” and “Merry Christmas!”
