December brings family fun to Marion with the annual Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk celebration! Join us on Friday, Dec. 2, from 4-8 p.m. in City Square Park. We’ll welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus, escorted by the Marion Fire and Police Departments.
Arrival of Santa Claus | 4 p.m. | Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at City Square Park along 6th Avenue. Visit Santa in his house and deliver your letter to our magic mailbox between 4-8 p.m. Visits with Santa will be limited to walk through only.
Winter Storytime | 4-7 p.m. | Visit the NEW Marion Public Library to warm up and stay for winter storytime happening at the top of each hour from 4-7 p.m. The library will remain open until 8 p.m.
Family Fun Activities | 4-8 p.m. | Enjoy traditional activities, including holiday music, popcorn from El Kahir Shrine and hot cocoa while supplies last. Kids – don’t miss this opportunity to climb aboard the caboose as it’s transformed into the Peppermint Express! Bring a new, warm-weather item to place inside to help Keep Your Neighbors Warm. Look for festive photo ops throughout the event for the perfect picture!
Peppermint Walk | 4-8 p.m. | Visit participating Uptown Marion merchants, restaurants and businesses during this special holiday open house. Stores will be decked with holiday lights, decorations and music, making this a great complement to the park activities. Present a receipt from a purchase made during the event at any Uptown Marion business and be registered to win $50 Uptown Dollars, valid at participating Uptown businesses. Receipts can be presented at the Marion Chamber and Uptown Marion office, 1070 7th Avenue.
Prima the Alpaca | 5-7 p.m. | Come see Prima fancied up for the holidays and take a selfie.
Adorable Princess Visit | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Visit the princesses in person and pose for a photo.
Heart of Marion Community Choir | 5:30 p.m. | Join the Heart of Marion Community Choir for a sing-along near the Depot.
Peace Tree Lighting | 6 p.m. | Marion’s NEW community Peace Tree will be unveiled in a special tree lighting ceremony. Marvel at the 30-foot LED panel tree and help thank all who contributed to the Winter Lights program.
School of Rock Performance | 6:30 p.m. | Join students from the School of Rock in Marion for a special holiday performance in the park.
Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk are presented by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street. They remain free community events thanks to the Marion Chamber Platinum Community Partners – Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, MercyCare Community Physicians, Summit Pointe Senior Living and Z102.9 with support from the Marion Hotel/Motel Grant program. For more information, visit www.marioncc.org.
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