The Newton Depot Christmas Layout, sponsored by the Newton Depot Authority, will display two beautiful 8-foot by 6-foot trains and a moving trolley on The Sails on the Square Stage for all to see. The Snow Sisters of Once Upon A Time Entertainment at The Studio will also be walking around Union Square to meet event attendees and offer photo opportunities. Holiday music by Hickory Music Factory will be performed until 8:30 p.m.Īlthough Santa will be departing for the North Pole after the tree lighting, a winter wonderland snow globe will be on Union Square for attendees to enter and take their own photographs. A committee made up of community leaders and volunteers will serve as judges of the parade and give awards for Most Creative, Most Christmas Spirit, Best Well-Crafted Theme, and Best Overall.Īt the conclusion of the parade, Santa’s float will stop at Union Square so he can light the Christmas tree in Downtown Hickory. Parade entries will be announced by hosts City Manager Warren Wood and Deputy City Attorney Arnita Dula. She retired from the Arts Council at the end of December 2021, after spending 26 years with the Council leading, promoting, and supporting the local arts community. Smith Reynolds Foundation grant in 2019 to commission a public art display to commemorate The Untouchables, the 1964 Ridgeview High School football team that went undefeated and unscored upon the entire season. Greathouse was instrumental in securing a Z. Greathouse, retired executive director of the United Arts Council of Catawba County, has been selected as the grand marshal of the parade and will lead the floats, vehicles, and participants through downtown. Enjoy holiday music, shopping specials, and more!Ī special procession of the Fallen Heroes ministry to honor fallen soldiers from North Carolina will begin at 5:45 p.m., preceding the parade, which will directly follow at 6 p.m. Immediately following the parade through downtown, Santa will light the tree on Union Square. Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. This year's holiday kickoff event will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. The City of Hickory traditionally hosts its annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, the Friday before Thanksgiving. Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting - Friday, November 18, 2022
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