14th Annual Gingerbread Stroll Benefits Community Partners of Dallas
Exhibition and silent auction of gingerbread houses created by Dallas pastry chefs on view in Highland Park Village, now through November 30, 2024
The Gingerbread Stroll, presented by Allie Beth Allman & Associates, will celebrate 14 years this holiday season with its annual exhibition and silent auction of gingerbread houses created by some of Dallas’ top pastry chefs and bakeries.
On display in Highland Park Village, now through November 30, 2024, attendees can stroll between select retailers to view and bid on beautifully decorated gingerbread houses, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Community Partners of Dallas.
“The Gingerbread Stroll is celebrating its 14th year and we are so excited to carry on this annual tradition. Many thanks to Highland Park Village, our many retail partners, our wonderful sponsors, and of course the talented chefs who create our magical gingerbread houses for making it possible,” remarked founder Christine McKenny. “And we are so thrilled to announce that this year’s stroll will once again benefit Community Partners of Dallas and the children they serve.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to once again be the beneficiary of The Gingerbread Stroll,” said Joanna Clarke, president and CEO of Community Partners of Dallas. “This event has become a beloved holiday tradition, and we’re so excited to be part of it again this year. The Gingerbread Stroll brings the community together in such a meaningful way, and we are deeply grateful for the support. The funds raised will go a long way in helping us provide critical resources for the children we serve, making it possible for us to continue meeting the growing needs of abused and neglected children in Dallas County during the holiday season and beyond.”
Participating pastry chefs, bakeries and artisans for this year’s stroll include: BIRD Bakery team from BIRD Bakery; pastry chef Arielle Sutcliffe of Pastry Works; CEO Pam G. Eudaric and her family and friends from Chocolate Secrets; pastry chef Kristina Kent; pastry chef Adrian Arandela and pastry team from Hilton Anatole; pastry chef Samantha Cade from Cade’s Cakes; pastry chef Winter Lockwood-Frank from Charlie’s Burgers & Street Tacos; Gingerbread House Master Creations by Kristen Schweiger and Marsha Schweiger; and Erik Garcia of @SpeakYourStyle_ByErikGarci.
Highland Park retailers that will showcase the elaborate gingerbread houses are: Beretta Gallery, BIRD Bakery, Bistro 31, Brioni, LaLigne, MARKET Highland Park, Roller Rabbit, SIMKHAI and The Village Barber Shop.
Dallas residential real estate agent Christine McKenny founded the Gingerbread Stroll in 2011, with the hopes of bringing the community together to raise funds for local children’s charities. Each year, a different charity is selected as the beneficiary of 100 percent of the proceeds. Since its inception, the Stroll has raised more than $265,000.
This year’s Gingerbread Stroll is made possible by the following sponsors: Presenting Sponsor – Allie Beth Allman & Associates; BabyB’air Flight Vest; Candy’sDirt.com; Chambers Interiors & Associates; Christine McKenny of Allie Beth Allman & Associates; Fair Texas Title; Gary E. Alhadef, DDS; Henley & Henley, P.C.; Highland Park Village; Jim Mueller of Verner, Brumley, Mueller, Parker Family Law; Republic Title; Schorr Law Firm, P.C.; Susan Keene for The Keene Team, Cornerstone Home Lending; Tony Boyd, HUB Personal Insurance; Trammell Crow Company/Saphier Family; and Woolery Associates Interior Design.
For more information about The Gingerbread Stroll visit our website.
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