 From the City of Waco, we wish you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, good food, and cherished moments with loved ones. We're thankful for our vibrant community and the opportunity to serve you!
Offices Closed for the Holiday
City of Waco offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving. Residents with a Thursday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and blue recycling carts collected earlier on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Trash pick up will run as normal on Friday.
 The annual Waco Wonderland festival returns this Friday at Heritage Square in Downtown Waco. Come experience three days of holiday cheer with festive lights, fireworks, a tree lighting ceremony, performances, snow tube hills, a Ferris wheel, great food, and so much more! Of course, Santa will be there, too! Bring the whole family and celebrate the season in the heart of downtown.
Admission to Waco Wonderland is free. Wristbands to ride the Ferris wheel, snow tube hills, and train can be purchased for unlimited rides.
 Join us today at any of the three Waco Raising Cane's from 4 to 9 p.m. and mention Pet Circle Regional Animal Center on your dine in, carryout, or drive thru order. Fifteen percent of your purchase will be donated to the Animal Center. All donations directly support our pet food pantry, mobile clinics, and local animals in need. See you tonight!
Adoption Event
If you're stopping by the Raising Cane's Franklin Ave. location for the Dine & Donate event, join us for a fun-filled pet adoption event! Your new furry friend is waiting for you from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A big thank you to Raising Cane's for their support of Pet Circle Regional Animal Center.
 Get ready to jingle all the way as Waco welcomes the holiday season starting this week with classics like the Holiday Cheer Fire Engine and Cameron Park Zoo Wild Lights. Solid Waste is also bringing the cheer with their new Polar Express truck.
Holiday Cheer Fire Engine
The Waco Fire Department is bringing back the holiday cheer fire engine tradition to Waco! The decorated engine is decked out in lights, blasting merry tunes, and ready to visit your neighborhood. Check out the schedule to find out when it's visiting your area. (More dates will be added periodically.)
Solid Waste Polar Express
All aboard the Solid Waste Polar Express! Solid Waste is switching gears this holiday season and transforming one of their trucks into the magical Polar Express. Hopping aboard will be everyone's favorite trash can resident — Oscar the Grouch. Check out the schedule to see where the Polar Express is making stops.
Cameron Park Zoo Wild Lights
The Wild Lights at Cameron Park Zoo presented by Reliant returns this year starting Friday, Nov. 29 and running through Dec. 31. The event is open to the public Thursday through Sunday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. with last entry at 8 p.m.
 Purchase an adorable Raising Cane's plush puppy and make a difference! A portion of each sale will be donated to Pet Circle Regional Animal Center. Visit any Waco Raising Cane's location now through Dec. 31 to grab yours and spread some holiday cheer.
Raising Cane's Locations
801 J H Kultgen Expy
4212 Franklin Ave
1501 Hewitt Dr
 This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich history of the Wi-iko people, an indigenous tribe of the Wichita Nation who once thrived in Central Texas. The Wi-iko lived along the Brazos River, thriving as skilled farmers and hunters in organized villages. Their peaceful way of life was disrupted by tribal conflicts and European diseases, which led to their forced relocation to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. Today, their legacy endures in the name of our city, a lasting tribute to their resilience and their contributions to this land.
 Cameron Park Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of two new Sumatran tigers, Gusti and Nakal. These critically endangered big cats are a father and son due, and they were transferred from the Memphis Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Sumatran Tiger Species Survival Plan.
|
