Thanks-Giving Square in The News

In a recent Dallas Morning News opinion piece, Kyle Ogden, President and CEO of the Thanks-Giving Foundation, invited readers to rethink what downtown Dallas can be—urging the city to move beyond basic infrastructure toward a civic center that inspires people every day.

Rather than focusing solely on safety, transportation, or housing, Ogden argues that the true measure of a thriving urban core is found in the moments of beauty, care, and human experience that draw people out of their routines and into shared public life. He emphasizes that thoughtfully designed spaces, integrated art, pedestrian-friendly environments, and places that encourage spontaneous human interaction are what turn a functional downtown into one that fosters belonging, trust, and civic pride—a downtown that people choose to inhabit, celebrate, and defend.

Ogden’s piece positions inspiration as a kind of civic infrastructure in itself. He points out that when a city’s public realm is cared for—when sidewalks invite conversation, plazas invite pause, and art triggers wonder—those features don’t just complement urban life; they shape it.

This perspective aligns with the mission of Thanks-Giving Square: to create spaces and experiences downtown that elevate the quality of public life and encourage a culture of gratitude and human connection. Ogden’s vision challenges leaders, philanthropists, and residents alike to treat beauty and experience not as afterthoughts, but as foundational investments in the character and future of Dallas.

Tuba Christmas — on The Tube!

Every year, Thanks-Giving Square hosts Tuba Christmas at noon on Christmas Eve. This year, 2025, was the 47th annual Tuba Christmas. Here are TV news clips from KDFW-TV (Fox4), KXAS-TV (NBC5), and WFAA-TV (Channel 8-ABC), featuring highlights from Tuba Christmas 2025.

Enjoy this look back at Tuba Christmas 2025.