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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Holiday Season in Lexington


Downtown Lexington will be hosting several holiday events over the next few weeks.

The Annual Candlelight Processional and Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree will take place Friday, November 25th. Those taking part will gather at the gates of Stonewall Jackson Cemetery at 5:15 p.m. with lighted candles and song sheets. As the procession moves down Main Street, many downtown businesses will illuminate their holiday windows. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, in a horse drawn carriage, will lead the processional to Hopkins Green where Lexington Mayor Mimi Elrod will greet them and light the Community Christmas Tree, officially ushering in the holiday season.

The Christmas Parade takes place Friday, December 2. The theme is “A Miracle on Main”. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at Main and Houston Street. Fire and rescue departments will lead the parade, which will feature VMI cadets, bands, floats, horses and the Grinch.

Lexington’s annual WOW (Wide Open Weekend) will take place that same weekend, December 2-4, as downtown merchants offer holiday refreshments, extended store hours and in-store promotions and specials.