Tickets going fast for father and daughter dance planned at the Mineola Civic Center

Posted Thursday, April 1, 2021 10:04 am

You Are My Sunshine! Daddy-Daughter Dance is planned at the Mineola Civic Center Meredith Hall Saturday, April 24 from 7-9 p.m.

Expect an evening of forever memories for ages 3 years through 5th grade with their dads, grandpas, uncles or special escorts, a special evening filled with fun, music and dancing, along with desserts, punch and door prizes. Dressy attire is requested.

Tickets are available through April 16 or when the dance is full, whichever comes first. Be sure to register early to avoid disappointment. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Price is $20 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter.

For other information, call 903-569-6115 Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed for lunch noon-1 p.m.) and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon.

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