6 to 9 p.m., each evening – Downtown Davidson Inc. and the Town of Davidson are gearing up for the 20th Anniversary celebration of Christmas in Davidson. Since 1988, this event has kicked off the holidays for visitors and residents alike. Christmas in Davidson is the Town’s largest and most popular festival of the year, drawing crowds of 20,000+ people over the three nights. The 2008 predictions are for an even bigger and better event. Celebrate the warmth and joy of the holidays in the beautiful and historic village of Davidson with three evenings and one afternoon of shopping, entertainment, refreshments and special events sure to please children and adults of all ages. The activities extend all along Main Street from south of Griffith at the WDAV studio to the arts district on South Main. Opening ceremonies begin at the Village Green at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday night and Santa is expected to arrive at 6:30 p.m. The Davidson United Methodist Church will again display a live nativity. Christmas in Davidson features carriage rides, Santa Claus, strolling carolers, hay rides, magic, and more. Please refer to the complete schedule for details of all festivities at www.downtowndavidson.org or call Angie Blashaw at 704.892.3349 (ext. 261).
1:00 p.m. – This event adds to the excitement and fun of Christmas in Davidson. The parade route closing will begin at 12:30 p.m. and continue until the parade ends at approximately 3:00 p.m. All connecting roads along Hwy. 115 from North Main at Beatty Street in Davidson to South Main at Washam Potts Road in Cornelius will be closed. Arrive early to get a good viewing spot!
Come and join friends and neighbors every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the Parks & Recreation Department (Armour Street) for coffee, snacks and a social opportunity. No registration is required – just show up!
Call the Town of Davidson at 704.892.7591 or visit the website at www.ci.davidson.nc.us. For Parks & Recreation information, visit www.d-Recs.org. The Davidson Parks & Recreation Department offers a broad range of art classes, adult trips, creative workshops, and newly added Wellness Workshops.