Woodstock Hosting Christmas Jubilee, Parade Of Lights Saturday

WOODSTOCK, GA — Kick off the holiday season with our traditional Christmas Jubilee Parade of Lights at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The parade starts at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Road. It travels down Main Street to Sam’s Club at Hwy 92.

After the parade, walk over to The Park at City Center and visit Santa with your wish list. The mayor of Woodstock and Santa will flip the switch to light the 30-foot Christmas tree. They will announce the winners of the Best Holiday, People’s Choice, Most Original Floats and the History and Heritage Award Float. Music will be provided by Ronnie the DJ, a free moonwalk by Colby Family Chiropractic, and free cupcake decorating and kid’s activities. Preservation Woodstock will award its Citizen of the Year, and there will be lots of food and entertainment for all.

Parade Route and Road Closures:

• Roads close at 5:15 p.m. for the parade at 5:30 p.m.
• Parade starts at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Road travels down Main Street to Sam’s Club at Hwy 92.
• Rain or shine, unless inclement weather
• For road closures and parade map, visit the website at www.WoodstockParksandRec.com

Before the Parade:

• 3:30 p.m. – Elm Street Theater offers a sneak peek of a selection of songs and dances from their upcoming show, A Christmas Carol. Bring a can of stew, chili, chunky soup, or peanut butter as your ticket to benefit Papa’s Pantry. www.elmstreetarts.org Stay afterward for the parade right outside the theater!
• 4:30 p.m. – Stop by the park and have dinner with our food vendors, or take it to your seat and enjoy during the parade, lots of restaurants also nearby!
• 5:30 p.m. – Here comes the parade with lots of lights and Santa

After the Parade: The Park at City Center (101 Arnold Mill Rd.)

• Santa Claus – Come visit with Santa in the Gazebo, bring your list!
• Official 30-foot Christmas Tree Lighting – With Santa and the Mayor!
• Awards – Best Holiday, Most Original, History and Heritage Award, and the People’s Choice Parade Floats. Preservation Woodstock will present the Citizen of the Year Award!
• Huge Bumper Ball rides by KidFitStrong $10 on the Amphitheater green!
• Ronnie the DJ, holiday and food vendors before, during, & after the parade!
• Free Sugar Plum Cupcake Decorating along with cookies, hot cider, and hot chocolate!
• Free Kris Kringle Kidz Kraft Area sponsored by Power Home Remodeling!
• Free Moonwalk – Brought to you by Colby Family Chiropractic!
• Free Kids Activities and inflatables in the park provides fun for all ages!
• Secret Santa! For the Foster Kids of Cherokee County, please donate: gift wrap supplies, stockings and stocking stuffers for ages 0-teens, all size batteries, diapers and wipes, gift cards (Target, Walmart, Kohls, no restaurants).
• Santa’s Mailbox at the Gazebo! Have the kids bring their letters to Santa through Dec. 15 and they will receive a personalized letter back from him (Teachers, please do not use as a classroom project)