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The joy of the season is reflected in this little one who "Still Believes" that reindeer propel Jolly ol' St. Nick around the world beginning Christmas Eve-in this file photo from last year's Annual Christmas Kickoff, sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with many sponsors, local businesses and community organizations.
This clever group spelled out their most fervent Christmas wishes prior to partaking in the Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Dash during last year's Dayton Chamber of Commerce Christmas Kick Off.
DAYTON–This is "The Town That Still Believes" and Our Fair City will welcome throngs of bundled up people for Christmas Kickoff 2024 the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29 and 30.
As the song "Winter Wonderland" reminds those nostalgic among the community, "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening...A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland." At this writing, it may be too early to predict the weather for the weekend after Thanksgiving, but chilly days and nights are certainly in the forecast.
"The Town That Still Believes," Christmas Kickoff brings all the wonder and merriment you can find in small towns all across America-even here in Dayton. Fond memories of Christmases, both recent and long ago, crowd out the bustling obligations of today, and awaken the child in everyone, thanks to the Christmas spirit. These are the memories this event hopes families in our town continue to create.
Join with local residents on Friday, November 29 at 10 a.m. while our town comes alive with holiday festivities of mule drawn carriage rides, an Ugly Sweater 5k Dash, peruse the Festival of Trees, see what's new at the Holiday Market at Parish Hall, watch a Christmas movie at the Liberty Theater (2018's Grinch), gather to watch the live nativity event behind Dingle's and featuring animal friends.
See real reindeer, make and take kid crafts, the Candy Canes carolers, the lighted Christmas Parade, tree lighting, fireworks and, of course, Santa Claus then stop by the former Wenaha Gallery for Selfies with Santa. Kids will also have an opportunity to write a letter to Santa and leave it in the Santa mailbox.
Be sure to stop by all the shops in town and let them know you live and shop local. Include a visit to the Historic Dayton Depot and the Boldman House for seasonal displays and traditions.
Christmas Kick-off gets rolling around 10 a.m. Friday, November 29 with the Festival of Trees, and "Selfies with Santa" at 219 E. Main Street (formerly Wenaha Gallery). The "trees" and "selfies" also take place Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m.
Find the schedule of events for this year's Christmas Kick-off in the Dayton Chronicle's November 21, 2024 edition in print of online.
For specific information, please email [email protected] or call the Chamber office at 509-382-4825.
