COLUMBUS – Main Street Columbus will host a series of holiday events in downtown Columbus this season, offering family-friendly activities, shopping and entertainment.
From Turkey to Treasures
The first “From Turkey to Treasures” event will be held Thanksgiving night, Nov. 27, from 8–11 p.m. Participating downtown stores will offer sales, discounts and doorbusters.
Small Business Saturday
On Nov. 29, downtown merchants will participate in Small Business Saturday with promotions and gift options. “This is a perfect time to support local businesses, which help boost our local economy,” said Barbara Bigelow, executive director of Main Street Columbus.
Christmas Tree Lighting
The city’s Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Sunday, Nov. 30, on the lawn near the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center at Main and Third streets. Caroling by the Hunt Harmony Choir begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. The Mayor’s Youth Council will provide cookies and hot chocolate.
Christmas Window Decorating Contest
From Dec. 1–19, downtown businesses will participate in the first Columbus Christmas Window Decorating Contest. Residents can pick up ballots at participating stores, view the decorated windows, and vote for their favorite. Completed ballots can be submitted to the Main Street Columbus office at 107 Fifth St. N. during regular business hours.
Wassail Fest
Wassail Fest will take place Friday, Dec. 5, from 5–8 p.m. Downtown Columbus will host tastings of wassail, a traditional hot cider beverage with spices, at participating businesses. Attendees can vote for the People’s Choice Wassail winner.
The evening will include entertainment, holiday activities, and in-store specials. Photos with Santa and Miz Claus will be available at The Southern – A Social Venue, 513 Main Street. Additional attractions include the city’s giant snowman, a 360-degree panoramic photo booth, and a short production of Elf at 6 and 7 p.m.
Participants can also join the “Ugly Sweater Showdown” by stopping at the Main Street Columbus office for a photo. Winners will be announced on Facebook the following week.
“These events bring the community together to celebrate the season in our beautiful, historic downtown,” said Bigelow. “We hope everyone will come out to enjoy the festivities and support local businesses.”
Streets affected by Wassail Fest will be blocked from 3–9 p.m. on Main Street between Fourth and Sixth streets and from 5–9 p.m. on Fifth Street between Second Avenue North and Third Avenue South.
Event Schedule:
■ Nov. 27: From Turkey to Treasures
■ Nov. 29: Small Business Saturday
■ Nov. 30: Christmas Tree Lighting
■ Dec. 1: Christmas Parade
■ Dec. 1–19: Christmas Window Decorating Contest
■ Dec. 5: Wassail Fest, Ugly Sweater Showdown, and Photos with Santa & Miz Claus
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