About the Event: The holiday season begins with a chill in the air and a twinkle in every eye. When December arrives, light displays appear, peppermint candy canes are unwrapped, and families look forward to celebrating the season's spirit with friends and neighbors. Friendsville is "a place where friends gather," where community, tradition, generosity, and so much joy, from Friendsville Elementary carolers singing your favorite Christmas songs to the life story of Jesus' birth to delight every one of all ages.
While your little one's imagination takes them to a place of happiness, you can enjoy shopping, hot chocolate, fire, and music. Bring the kids out for a fun-filled day of activities, which begins with free face painting, games, a crafting area, and bounce houses. The street will be blocked off during the event as we create a safe area for the kids to play.
Midday, the parade will have you cheering! There is nothing like seeing Floats, Cars, Fire Trucks, Santa, and much more. Fun for the family. Enjoy the excitement of Christmas and celebrate Santa comes to Town parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024! Then, in the evening, you will fill your eyes with dazzling lights, your imagination with wonder, your stomach with delicious holiday food, and your spirit with the season's joy as the city kicks off the annual tree-lighting celebration!
Celebration Day: Our Holiday Festival is a yearly event in the City on the first Saturday in December.
Location: 213 West College Ave, Downtown Friendsville
Vendor Set-up Time: 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Vendor Sales Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Parade Lineup starts at 4:15 pm. Parade: 5:00 pm
Night Celebration Begins: 6:30 pm
Parade Details
- Parade line-up starts at 3:15 pm at Marble Hill Baptist Church, 419 S. Farnum Street, Friendsville.
- Parade starts at 5:00
Parade Route: The parade begins at the church and heads right onto South Farnum Street to the top of the hill, left at West College, straight through town, right onto N. Morgan St, right on Miser Station into the Friendsville Elementary School.
Road Closure: During the festival, West College Road will be closed from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m., and the parade route roads will be closed 15 minutes before the parade starts.
Drop off/pick up locations: The parade begins at Marble Hill Baptist Church. Those participating who need to be dropped off can be dropped off there. Individuals participating in the parade but driving themselves can park at Friendsville Elementary School. The city will run a shuttle every 15 minutes until 4:45 for those participating.
FREE EVENT TO PARTICIPATE!
Click HERE for the Vendor form.
Click HERE for the Parade Form