T or C's Old-Fashioned Christmas
Visitors can celebrate the holiday season with a tree lighting at Evelyn Renfro Park followed by a Parade of Lights. Local shops stay open late offering holiday treats, while burn barrels along Broadway and Main provide warm gathering spots. Guests can also explore vendors and meet Santa Claus at Healing Waters Plaza.
What to Expect
Features a tree lighting, light parade, and downtown late-night shopping.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown T or C
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Mainstreet T or C
Food & Drink
Local shops serve holiday treats; no specific foods or drinks are listed.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday-season visitors
Vibe
Festive and community-centered
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; tree lighting at 6 pm; Parade of Lights at 6:30 pm; meet Santa after the parade.
Tips & Advice
- Start at Evelyn Renfro Park for the tree lighting, then find a spot along the route for the Parade of Lights that follows.
- After the parade, head straight to Healing Waters Plaza, where Santa Claus meets visitors and vendors have set up.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors downtown, and stop by the burn barrels along Broadway and Main to warm up between activities.
- Leave time for late-night shopping, because local businesses stay open and many serve holiday treats during the evening.
- The schedule gets firmed up closer to the event, so check the final lineup in the days before you go.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during Old-Fashioned Christmas?
The night starts with a Christmas tree lighting at Evelyn Renfro Park. A Parade of Lights follows, and after the parade Santa Claus is at Healing Waters Plaza.
Where can kids meet Santa?
After the Parade of Lights, Santa Claus is at Healing Waters Plaza.
Are the shops open?
Yes. Local businesses stay open late for shopping, and many of them serve holiday treats.
How do people stay warm?
Burn barrels are set up along Broadway and Main.
Are there vendors?
Yes, vendors set up at Healing Waters Plaza.
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