Overview
- The City of Dallas approved a special event permit that restricts pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the 6200 block of Deloache Avenue on weekend evenings in December.
- Closures are in effect through Christmas from 5:00 to 10:45 p.m., with enforcement focused on limiting access to residents and people on an approved guest list.
- Preston Hollow Citizens for a Safer Community secured the permit and is paying four off-duty police officers to control entry points.
- City officials warned that social media invitations are invalid for entry, making the display unavailable to the general public this season.
- Neighbors cited gridlock and safety risks, including an officer injury and blocked emergency vehicles, while Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis signaled a broader rules review in 2026.