The Christmas Season is in full swing in the towns around Lake Texoma now. Here is a listing of parades and events you won't want to miss if you are spending time at the lake this holiday season. Downtown Gainesville Holiday on the Square is the first one, with the Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade starting at 6:00 pm tonight, Thursday Dec 6th. This year's theme is "Silver & Gold." Then be sure to come back for special events around the town square on Friday, Dec 7th. Contact: Gainesville Chamber of Commerce (940) 665-2831 Or you can choose to attend the Denison parade instead. It also starts at 6:00 pm tonight, Thursday Dec 6th. It's called Home For The Holidays this year, and looks like it will be a good one. Contact: Denison Chamber of Commerce (903) 465-1551 Sherman Snowflake Festival & Christmas Parade is scheduled for Friday, Dec 7th, and the theme this year is A Hollywood Christmas. The festival starts at 4:00pm and the parade at 7:00pm. Lots of family activities are planned, so make it over to Sherman Friday afternoon so you and the kids won't miss a thing. Contact: Sherman Chamber of Commerce (903) 893-1184 Whitesboro Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Park,including Santa on his special float, starts at 6:00pm on Saturday night, Dec 8th. The parade route ends up at Trollinger Park, where kids get to visit with Santa while enjoying hot dogs,cookies and hot chocolate. There will be music and lots more going on at Christmas in the Park in Whitesboro. Contact: Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce (903) 564-3331