Photo gallery: MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday (December 6)

by Elliott Muñoz

The highlight for our photographer was meeting siblings who were separated 15 years ago and are about to spend their first Christmas together.

MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday 2009 (December 6)

Photos by Elliott Muñoz

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MetroPCS crew and Mrs. Claus, the emcee

FAIR PARK — There was lots to do at MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday on Sunday. The five-hour event was packed with local music performances, a Dallas Cowboys/New York Giants watch party, and the annual tree lighting. But it was the off-the-beaten path sights that kept us entertained. You'll find photos of all the highlights in our photo gallery. Most notably:

The famous 700-foot, newly renovated Esplanade fountains spewing water and wagging to the beat of Christmas music
A 30-year-old horned owl, brought from the Dallas Zoo, who looks quite fit for its age
The most giant Santa's workshop our photographer has ever seen
Reunited siblings who were separated 15 years ago -- about to embark on their first Christmas together in 15 years
Performances by Rangeela Indian & Westerns Culture Fusion Dance, which drew a huge crowd
Kids making homemade holiday decorations (with a little help here and there from parents)
And funnel cakes. What's the fairgrounds without a little funnel cake -- even if it isn't State Fair season?