 This holiday season, why not give the gift of Waco? Look no further than your local tourist destinations. Our Waco Welcome Center, Texas Ranger Museum, Waco Mammoth National Monument, Cameron Park Zoo, and Cottonwood Creek Golf Course offer the perfect gifts. From Waco-themed souvenirs and apparel to memorabilia, educational toys, and golf equipment you're sure to find something special for everyone.
 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 the fire engine will be driving down your street. The engine will also be making stops after their route, so come on out and join us for some fun holiday pictures.
 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 around town.
 The Waco Police Department is also excited to join in on the holiday vehicle fun! The Neighborhood Engagement Team decorated one of their trucks and will be following along with the Holiday Fire Engine during their scheduled route. You may even catch a glimpse of a certain Christmas criminal!
 Cameron Park Zoo's Wild Lights presented by Reliant Energy is back! Wild Lights will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday to Sunday through Dec. 31. Save time and buy your tickets online ahead of time.
Want to see animals? Be sure to purchase combo tickets ahead of time to cover daytime admission and Wild Lights admission. All of our animal friends will be sleeping during Wild Lights.
 Did you know? Nearly half of holiday fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart.
- Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them up. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires.
- If you have a real Christmas tree, water it every day. A dry tree can catch on fire easily.
- Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell, and feel like real candles.
- If you do use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders where they cannot be knocked down easily.
 As a friendly reminder, City offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Dec. 25 to allow our hardworking staff to celebrate the holidays with their loved ones.
Rescheduled Trash Collection Routes
- Tuesday, Dec. 24: Gray waste carts and blue recycling carts will be collected as usual.
- Wednesday, Dec. 25: Gray waste carts and blue recycling carts will be collected later the following day on Thursday, Dec. 26.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1: Gray waste carts and green yard waste carts will be collected later the following day on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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