Yes, it's time for the Aiken Downtown Christmas Parade!.... be on the lookout for Santa, I hear he will be arriving during the parade, yaaay!! The weatherman says it will be a beautiful, sunny, warm day :)
What: Christmas Parade
When: Sunday, December 13, 2015 Time: 2pm
Where: Downtown Aiken... parade route runs along Park ave (starting at Union St), then continues onto Laurens Street.
Come on out and join the fun! See all the floats, local groups, bands, our political leaders, and tv personalities! Our new mayor will be there, too!
This cute pup was on a float last year, all decked out with holiday spirit!
This is my favorite time of year! This traditional event is amazing. 1000's of luminaries line the streets in Downtown Aiken, creating a winter wonderland. Shopkeepers stay open late, so you can get your holiday shopping started (or finished!)
3 Monkeys, ACTS, Affordables Apparel, Aiken Antique Mall, Aiken Dry Goods, Beyond Bijous, Caroline's/Pitter Patter, Cottage Rose Antiques, Cyndi's Sweet Shoppe, Downtown Dog, Fox & Lady, HIC Warehouse, Mellow Mushroom, Epona, Equine Divine, Lionel Smith, MB Jewelry & Beads, Nandina Home & Design, Paisley Peacock, Powercuts Salon Spa & Boutique, Re-Fresh, Return Engagement, The Willcox, Threads, True Value Hardware, Vinya's
Come downtown for a delightful evening of shopping and holiday cheer! There will be Carolers, Elves, and you may even catch Santa out and about!! Come on down and join the festivities!!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and after tonight it will be officially Christmas season in Downtown Aiken! It's time for our annual Christmas tree lighting - officiated by our newly elected Mayor, Rick Osbon! This is the 27th Annual tree lighting - another Aiken tradition.
What: Christmas tree lighting
Where: Downtown Aiken, Newberry Street festival block (between Richland and Park Aves)
Hosted by: City of Aiken, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Departments
When: Friday, December 4, 2015
Time: 6pm - 7:30
More info: 803-642-7634
Join us for the tree lighting - sing carols, have holiday snacks, crafts for the children, and see Santa and Mrs. Claus!!
Reminder--- the location is new this year..... be sure to go to Newberry Street - they have installed the Snowflake Tree over there!
