Are you feeling the Christmas Spirit yet? If not, then you will want to join us for the “Historic Downtown Lights Up!” event on Thursday, December 1st from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This is a night of lights, Santa, music, and downtown shopping for the whole family to enjoy!

Event activities:

5:00 p.m.— Be one of the first 300 to pick up your free carriage ride ticket, sponsored by US Bank, at both carriage ride locations.

5:30 p.m.—Holiday music and luminaries light up the sidewalks around the Square.

5:40 p.m.—Mayor Wilkerson will kick off the event with the ceremonial lighting of the park.

5:45 p.m.—Santa arrives and visits will take place under the Capitol Arts Theatre Marquee.

Looking for that perfect Christmas gift?  Opportunity for Christmas shopping will be available with all of the retail businesses located on the square, along with the Christmas Market that will be set up inside of Fountain Square Park.

Complimentary refreshments will be served in each of the downtown retail stores.

All events are entirely free and open to the public. For more information about the “Historic Downtown Lights Up!” event on Thursday, December 1st, contact Bobbi Jo Sexton at (270) 393-3641 or email: BobbiJo.Sexton@bgky.org.