Sylacauga – The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce is ringing in the Christmas season with teir “Keep the Cheer Here” campign, including a trio of holiday events, encouraging residents to shop locally as they celebrate the season.
The festivities began with Christmas Open House on the afternoon of Sunday, November 1st, throughout downtown Sylacauga and beyond.
A bit later in the month, Christmas in the Park and the Sylacauga Christmas Tree Lighting are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 29th. Activities in Central Park will include visits with Santa, children’s crafts, treats, a balloon artist, Santa’s Toy Shop, a North Pole train, and hot chocolate.
Afterward, the community will gather at City Hall for the city’s Christmas tree lighting and the official lighting of the Tinsel Trail. The display will feature decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, organizations, and individuals.
The Sylacauga Christmas Parade, presented by Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union, will happen at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd, beginning at Sylacauga High School, traveling south on Broadway Avenue, turning onto Fort Williams Street., and then down Norton Avenue, returning to the high school.
Parade applications are available at sylacaugachamber.com. Businesses, schools, churches, organizations, and community groups can also call the Chamber at (256) 249-0308 for information.
