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JOIN US FOR OUR 20th ANNIVERSARY! JOIN US FOR OUR 20th ANNIVERSARY! JOIN US FOR OUR 20th ANNIVERSARY!
Partnering with McAuliffe PTA
February 26, 2026
New Year, New Date Set For 02.26.26
New Year, New Date Set For 02.26.26
The parade will go north on Briarhill Blvd. at 4:45pm and will end in the school parking lot where the chili will be featured, along with a silent auction, inflatables, food, entertainment & more!
The 20th Annual Event is set for February 26, 2026, and welcomes all of North Texas!
You will find friends, neighbors, and community members of all ages at the event.
The Chili Tasting is free to everyone and runs from 5-6:30 or until the chili is gone! Winners are announced at 7:45 on the Main Stage.
School-age children pay $12 in advance for a wristband to play on all of the inflatables, get their faces painted, and enjoy the entire evening! Event day wrist bands are $15. Adult entrance is Free. Children under 5 pay $5 to play!
The iconic Dad Band will be featured on the Main Stage throughout the evening. A silent auction is held yearly also comprised of local opportunities and classroom baskets. There is always something for everyone in this auction! Make sure you check it out!
For additional information email Mattinglyj@lisd.net.
If you are interested in supporting the largest single day event in Highland Village, please reach out to the school office at 972-350-1000.
Last year, the event welcomed over 6,000 visitors! You don't want to miss this!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4:45 - Parade Begins
5-6:30 - Chili Tasting
6:45 - Toddler Races
5:00 - 8:00 - Inflatables/Car Show/Food/Rides
5:10 - 7:40 - Entertainment
7:40 - Awards
7:45 - Flower Power
FAQ's - FIRST TIME VISITORS; HERE'S THE 411
Children/Students pay for a wristband that allows them access to all of the inflatables and face painting. Adults do not have to pay. The wristband will allow you to do the inflatables and face painting.
Tickets are sold for food and the Cake Walk (new). We have expanded our food options this year, so come hungry! Tickets are $1 each. We will share food prices soon. We are adding a food truck and expanding our festival food options also based on feedback from last year!
The Car Show is free to visit and $25 to enter.
The Toddler Race entry fee has not been posted. Details will be posted soon.
WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE AS WE GET QUESTIONS! Email mattinglyj@lisd.net with questions!
QUESTIONS? Email mattinglyj@lisd.net or schuttt@lisd.net
Register Now for CCO Car Show
Register Now for CCO Car Show
Featuring local community members and their pride and joy cars, there are only 20 spots available for the first even Chili Cook-off Car Show!
The CCO Committee is so excited to provide another opportunity for the community.
"We hope adding the Car Show will attract a bigger variety of people to the event," Principal Jennifer Mattingly said. " It is such a fun, family night. We want to have something special for everyone!"
Cars must be in place between 3:30 and 4:15 for the February 26 event. The event includes the 4:45 parade followed by the Chili Cook-off and games/rides from 5-8.
Bear Factory Replaces Flying Pigs
Bear Factory Replaces Flying Pigs
The Bear Factory (similar to Build a Bear) will kick off the Chili Cook-off season on Tuesday, January 27 with an information assembly! The students will learn all about building their stuffies and how this will not only help our school, but it will also help children in local hospitals.
Stuffing of Stuffies - March 6
Bear (Stuffy) Party - March 13
More information to come!
2024 First Year of the Parade 2024
Moving outside was a huge change, but we loved it! The 20th Anniversary parade and Chili Tasting is set to be the best ever!
Take A Peak At Magical Transformations throughout the years
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