Miracle on Main will feature day full of events in Nixon

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Nixon and Miracle on Main Street will be back, bigger and better than before on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The event is a partnership between Nations Christian Fellowship and the City of Nixon and will have a day chock full of activities to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

It all starts with the first-ever Nixon Santa Shuffle 5K, presented by the Lone Star Endurance Athletes at 8:30 a.m., starting at the Nixon Community Center, 302 E. Central Ave. This is a fun run and walk for community members of all ages and fitness levels at a distance of 5K (3.1 miles).

Proceeds benefit the Lone Star Endurance Athletes Track & Cross Country Scholarship for NSCISD students. Registration is only $20 for adults & $10 for students and free for kids 10 and under. Paid participants receive a T-shirt and Finisher medal.

The run will start and end at Nixon City Hall. Runners will run down North Second, across Washington Avenue, up by the school and head back toward Second on Lowery Avenue. The run will continue up toward the cemetery for one loop around the cemetery and back down Second toward City Hall. The course will be well marked and easy to follow.

Holiday-themed attire and a festive attitude are encouraged for all who sign up. Awards will be given for best individual and group outfits. Sign up at http://bit.ly/3ZmxNsf.

Come have breakfast with Santa Claus at the Nixon Community Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and get a free photo with the big guy. Then, starting at 10 a.m., there will be fun activities including a Moon Bounce, games and other things for the kids to enjoy!

A Christmas volleyball tournament begins at 9 a.m. in the lot next door to the Community Center. There is a $100 registration fee. For more information, contact Sonny at 830-534-3496 or Gloria at 830-857-4742.

Wilson County Car Club will have a Show and Shine beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing to 5 p.m. at the Community Center. Cars will also be taking part in the lighted parade later that evening.

There will be a Christmas Cook-off for Chili and Desserts. Entry fee for each is $20 per entry. Cook at home and bring in for a 2 p.m. turn in at City Hall. Chili pays out 100 percent to the winner with awards for first, second and third, while Desserts pay out 70 percent to the overall winner and 30 percent to best decorated with awards to first, second and tihrd. For mre information about these contests, contact Travis Hansen at 830-534-5732.

At 3 p.m., Cleto Rodriguez will have a comedy show (adults 17 and up only please) at the Nixon Community Center. At 4 p.m., there will be a concert with live Christmas music by Glory Road.

The lighted Christmas parade takes place down Main Street at 6:30 p.m. The deadline to enter is Nov. 29 and to enter, email ncfsmiley@gmail.com or call 830-534-6658. After the parade, there will be a DJ Dance and prize giveaway at the Community Center parking lot.

If you are a community member, local business, church, or organization and would like to promote/market by setting up a booth or sponsor an activity please contact Jason Montoya at 830-534-8569 or montoya.jason@yahoo.com.