FRISCO, Texas – Due to rain in the forecast, Friday's Christmas at the Star show has been cancelled.
The event will resume on Saturday, with tight end Jason Witten and his family expected to light the Christmas Tree to kick off the celebration.
Last week, the Cowboys kicked off the third annual Christmas at The Star presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb from Nov. 22 through Dec. 24. Taking place at The Star in Frisco, this event gives fans an opportunity to enjoy free, family-friendly events throughout the holiday season including the annual Christmas Spectacular presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus.
The Christmas Spectacular presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb is a 20-minute show that electrifies The Star with a powerful mix of game day excitement and Christmas cheer. The Christmas Spectacular begins with the lighting of The Star's 67-foot Christmas tree, lit with digital LED lights, located on Tostitos Championship Plaza, and leads into a holiday performance showcasing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers, Rookie Squad and Drumline, mascot Rowdy, Santa Claus and special Dallas Cowboys guest appearances that will include the following:
Friday, November 22 – Gene Jones, Charlotte and Haley Jones Anderson and Dixon Edwards
Saturday, November 23 – Drew Pearson
Friday, November 29 – Tony Casillas (cancelled)
Saturday, November 30 – Jason Witten
Friday, December 6 – Miss Texas, Chandler Foreman
Saturday, December 7 – Roger Staubach Party
Friday, December 13 – DeMarcus Ware
Saturday, December 14 - Dat Nguyen
Friday, December 20 – Chad Hennings
Saturday, December 21 – Bradie James
All appearances are subject to change.
The Christmas Spectacular will kick off the week before Thanksgiving and will take place every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. starting Nov. 22 on Tostitos Championship Plaza. Admission and parking for the event are free. For details, visit TheStarInFrisco.com/Christmas.
