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Festival of Light - Chickasha Oklahoma


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The Chickasha Festival of Light has over 3.5 MILLION LIGHTS, and we are shining  one more light on all there is to do at this event.   The Chickasha Festival of Light has been recognized as one of the top ten holiday light shows in the nation and features over 3.5 million twinkling lights. The Festival of Light is an admission free event so that everyone may experience the magic and spirit of Christmas.   Chickasha is the perfect place. Located less than 40 minutes from Oklahoma City and Norman, this beautiful historic town offers an exclusive array of unique attractions, shopping and dining experiences. The locals of Chickasha take great pride in preserving their heritage and enriching the community through art and events highlighting the unique town.   Opening the bakery doors in 2016, Shollie's Sweets has created an abundance of sweets ranging from delicious chocolate chip cookies to hand-painted dragons and castles. http://onlyinokshow.com/shollies-sweets   Chickasha Wings, Inc. was founded in 2003 by Mitch Williams to provide safe, efficient and affordable aircraft rental and instruction from Chickasha Airport in Chickasha, Oklahoma. You can train for any certificate, starting at the Sport Pilot License and going all the way through to Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating.   The Rock Island Train Depot is located at the East end of Historic Downtown Chickasha. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985, the Rock Island Train Depot is the oldest remaining piece of monumental architecture in the community. When the rail line crossed the Washita River in 1892, the city of Chickasha was founded to serve as a passenger and rail freight station. The railroad was vital to Chickasha becoming an important trade and transportation center in south central Oklahoma.   The Chickasha Community Theatre works to enhance the Fine Arts education of the local youth, advance the cultural life of the area and they maintain a professionally equipped theatre for performing artists and shows.   Reba Nell McEntire, also known as Reba, is an country music singer, actress and businesswoman. She is often referred to as "the Queen of Country," having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, Reba has placed over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 25 of which reached the number one spot.   Matt Pinnell is an American politician serving as the 17th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma, since 2019. Pinnell is also serving as the first Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism & Branding. http://onlyinokshow.com/lt-governor-matt-pinnell   Opening late 2022: Reba’s Place in Atoka, OK is a combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store brought to life by country music superstar Reba McEntire. https://www.koco.com/article/reba-mcentire-bringing-dining-and-entertainment-venue-to-oklahoma/38367087   Atoka, Oklahoma was settled by the Choctaw and named in 1867 by a Baptist missionary for Chief Atoka, whose name means "ball ground" in English.   The Choctaw Nation is a Native American territory covering about 6,952,960 acres, occupying portions of southeastern Oklahoma in the United States. The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States and the second-largest Indian reservation in area after the Navajo.   Check out our sponsor: Holliday Tax Group   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #Attraction #events  #December #Christmas #reba #historic #carriage #plays #festival #choctaw #chickasha #atoka
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