Jean Gordon
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 11:17 am
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Holiday parades and tree lighting ceremonies
Thanksgiving night Forest City will have their annual tree lighting ceremony. Main Street will close at 9am Thanksgiving Day to prepare for the tree lighting. The street will remain closed until 9pm. The tree lighting ceremony starts at 6:30pm and the lights will be turned on at 7pm.
Four Rutherford County municipalities are hosting annual Christmas parades in December with the first parade on December 1 at 3pm in Forest City. Hundreds of parade participants will march through downtown Forest City, kicking off the parade season.
On Saturday, December 7 the Spindale Christmas Parade will begin at 3:30pm and parade participants will march through town and line up again for the Rutherfordton Christmas parade.
Beginning at 5pm, the Rutherfordton Christmas parade kicks off in downtown Rutherfordton from North Main to South Main. A tree lighting ceremony on the courthouse lawn and music will conclude the Rutherfordton parade event.
Ellenboro will host its parade on Sunday, December 8 at 3pm. Beginning from Hollis Road and marching to New House Road with dozens of parade units.
All four municipal parades will include respective grand marshals, high school bands, Boy Scout Troops, Girl Scouts, dance groups, school athletic teams, church groups, commercial floats, businesses and more!
Holiday Celebration at Isothermal
A free holiday celebration will be held at Isothermal Community College on Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Foundation Performing Arts Center.
Event highlights include: 5:30-6:30pm: Letters to Santa, Crafts and Activities. 6:30-7pm; Luminary & Tree Lighting, Storytime with Santa. 7-7:30pm: Picture Time- Take festive holiday photos with your family. The public will have an opportunity to vote for a favorite Christmas tree in the Parade of Trees.
Luminary & Tree Lighting Ceremony will also be a time to honor and remember a loved one by purchasing a luminary for $10.
A free coat giveaway will also be a part of the event. Coats in various sizes for children will be available for free.
Isothermal administrators and staff are also asking for the public's help in donating new gloves, socks and warm hats. Contributions will benefit Isothermal's Patriot Pantry and local community nonprofits.
The celebration also includes fun, prizes, cookies and hot chocolate.
Holiday concert
with Symphony
of Rutherford County
A Symphony Holiday Concert will be presented by the Symphony of Rutherford County December 6 at 7:30pm at the Foundation Performing Arts Center at Isothermal Community College.
Selections include White Christmas, Fiesta de Navidad, Mary Did You Know?, Around the World at Christmastime, and several Trans-Siberian Orchestra pieces.
All seats are reserved. Adult tickets are $18-22. Youth 18 years and under are free, but must have a ticket.
Winterfest Kicks off at TIEC
The Winterfest Village returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center from November 29 through the Christmas and the New Year's holidays.
Winterfest features a Christmas Tree Farm, Ice Skating Rink, Drive-Through Light Show, Breakfast with Santa, and more.
Chimney Rock Village at TIEC
WNC Main Street is open in the International Pavilion at the Tryon International Equestrian Center where several WNC businesses from Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Hendersonville, and Asheville have opened their businessesfollowing the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
Main Street Forest City is also the location for two other Chimney Rock Village businesses.
There are numerous locally owned holiday shops in Forest City, Spindale, Rutherfordton and in other communities across the county for patrons to shop locally.