Plans are shaping up for another big “Small Town Christmas” this year to coincide with Small Business Saturday on November 29.
Chair Denise Bertrand and her committee are working diligently to build on the success of last year’s event and offer even more activities filled with holiday spirit, family fun, and local involvement.
Small Town Christmas festivities will begin at 1 p.m. and will continue until 8 p.m. with the 200 and 300 blocks of Kearney Street as well as adjacent portions of Third Street being closed off to traffic.
Vendor booths are being recruited to set up in The Roost event center, and Ramblin’ Ranch is also preparing additional space in their building if it is needed for other booths.
A Christmas Scavenger Hunt is being planned, food trucks are being invited, and churches and other groups are being urged to participate with games and activities. A barrel train ride will be available for the kids, and carriage rides are also going to be available that evening.
Santa Claus will arrive at the Courthouse at 5 p.m. as the center of activity shifts to that location for the annual Courthouse Lighting ceremony, which will take place at 6 p.m.
Back on Kearney Street, the celebration continues after the lighting with several drawings for free door prizes.
City officials expect new lamp posts to be installed in the 200 block before the event, and the Clarendon EDC has ordered garland and banners for the posts to promote the holiday celebration.
Additional volunteers are being sought as more activities are added to the day. Those interested in helping can contact Bertrand at 806-336-1417.
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