Vienna's Church Street Holiday Stroll To Happen Post-Thanksgiving

VIENNA, VA—Even if you're away for the Thanksgiving holiday, you can catch the Christmas festivities in Vienna when you return for work. The 22nd annual Church Street Holiday Stroll is planned for Monday, Nov. 26 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Santa will arrive atop a 1946 fire struck to kick off the festivities at 6:15 p.m. before helping Mayor Laurie DiRocco light the holiday tree at 6:20 p.m. Following the lighting, the jolly man in red will greet children from the porch of the Freeman Store and Museum.

During the holiday stroll, guests can enjoy performances from elementary school choruses, local bands, and a capella groups along Church Street. Other entertainment will include marshmallow-roasting stations and a petting zoo on the Freeman Store lawn.

Several historic structures will remain open throughout the evening, including the Freeman Store and Museum, Little Library, W&OD Caboose and Train station, Knights of Columbus (formerly First Baptist Church), and Vienna Presbyterian’s Old Chapel.

Many Church Street businesses will remain open as well and offer refreshments and specials. Church Street will be closed to traffic from Lawyers to Mill Street at 5 p.m. and throughout the event.

If you're around for the weekend, businesses will be participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Some businesses will be decorated in their Christmas best for the second annual Holiday Window Decorating Competition. Nominees will be judged on Nov. 24 and winners will be announced at the Church Street Holiday Stroll. The winner will get a volunteer hour from the mayor during the holiday rush. Businesses wishing to participate should email adam.kincaid@viennava.gov by Nov. 19.

Image via Town of Vienna