Plans are in
full swing for the annual lighted Christmas Parade, Christmas Around the
Square, sponsored by the City of Athens.
The annual lighted
Christmas Parade will kick off at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Athens on Saturday,
December 7.
Parade
winners will be announced downtown at the judges’ staging area 30 minutes after
the parade. Prizes will be awarded to the
first, second, and third place winners, sponsored by Republic Services and
Kevin Lilly’s McDonald’s. The first place winner will receive $500, second
place $300 and third place $200.
The fun
doesn't end yet; stick around for the After Parade Party, sponsored by local
churches, which will be bigger and better this year. The After Parade Party will feature 17
inflatables including slides and bounce houses, booths and music in downtown
Athens.
Come early
for Holiday on the Square, sponsored by the Light Up Athens committee, that
will take place downtown on the Courthouse Square from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and
will feature a Holiday Market, arts and crafts for children, visits with Santa,
and the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
Keep Athens Beautiful will have a food booth with pulled pork
sandwiches, hot dogs and Frito pie, while supplies last.
Other holiday
events that will take place in Athens the day of the Christmas Parade include the
Cain Center’s Breakfast with Santa at 8 a.m. and there will be a special
showing of the “Polar Express” at 3 p.m. at the Henderson County Library.
Bring the
entire family and join us downtown for Christmas Around the Square.
For more information, please visit our website at www.AthensTX.org.
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