Christmas is just around the corner and there are several events coming up to get residents in the holiday spirit.
The events get kicked off with the Highlands Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 27., in Kesley Hutchinson Founders Park.
Due to COVID-19, Santa will not be taking pictures in the park this year, but he will be on the back of a firetruck during the annual Christmas Parade.
Also on Nov. 27, the Trim Our Town contest will begin.
The event is a storefront decorating contest and is a People’s Choice Award. Voters can win a $200 gift card by participating. Watch for the poster at participating stores and vote online for your facorite storefront.
Santa and Mrs. Claus have a special mailbox from the North Pole set up in Kesley Hutchinson Founders Park. Children can write a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Claus for their Christmas wishes. His mailing address is 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888.
Holiday photos opportunities are available in Kesley Hutchinson Founders Park.
A sleigh has been decorated for the holidays and for a perfeect photo opportunity.
The Olde Mountain Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m.The Cashiers parade will start at 3 p.m., both on Saturday, Dec. 4.
“Showcasing our community spirit on the same day through parades is a great way to engage everyone on the plateau in the conspiracy of Christmas,” Highlands Chamber of Commerce executive director Kaye McHan said. “Christmas is that time of year that brings us together to celebrate and remember what is really important, not the things we can see and touch but what we feel at Christmas. We hope everyone will make a day of it and join the fun.”
The Highlands parade started in 1986 and has 50-60 entries. The parade will begin earlier this year with a 10:30 a.m., start time. Camels, donkeys, floats, bands and dancing ladies are all anticipated again this year and of course the man in the red suit.
A sleigh has been decorated for the holidays and for a perfeect photo opportunity.
The Olde Mountain Christmas Parade is scheduled for Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m.The Cashiers parade will start at 3 p.m., both on Saturday, Dec. 4.
“Showcasing our community spirit on the same day through parades is a great way to engage everyone on the plateau in the conspiracy of Christmas,” Highlands Chamber of Commerce executive director Kaye McHan said. “Christmas is that time of year that brings us together to celebrate and remember what is really important, not the things we can see and touch but what we feel at Christmas. We hope everyone will make a day of it and join the fun.”
The Highlands parade started in 1986 and has 50-60 entries. The parade will begin earlier this year with a 10:30 a.m., start time. Camels, donkeys, floats, bands and dancing ladies are all anticipated again this year and of course the man in the red suit.
- By Christopher Lugo