Valdosta Kicks Off Holiday Season, Nov. 30

Brandon Corbitt, City of Valdosta Engineering Dept.

The public is invited as Mayor John Gayle and Valdosta First Lady Peggy Gayle officially kick off the holiday season in Valdosta at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, on Friday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. Attendees of all ages will enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus, as he assists with the lighting of the fully-decorated 30-foot Christmas tree located on the front lawn of City Hall, at 216 E. Central Avenue.

Members of the St. John Catholic Church Youth Choir, will lead the crowd in the singing of a few holiday favorites. The event will also feature the vocal talent of Donna Norton. While enjoying the festivities, citizens may enjoy light refreshments and snacks provided by the Valdosta Main Street office.

At the Christmas Tree Lighting, the Valdosta Youth Council will be accepting donations from community members for the Mayor's Christmas Motorcade (View Flyer). VYC members will also be collecting signatures for season greeting cards that will be mailed to military service members who are deployed during the holidays.

On Saturday, Dec. 1, citizens are invited back downtown to enjoy the Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade, which begins at 6 p.m. The parade will start at Woodrow Wilson Drive, proceed down N. Patterson Street, and end at the Department of Health Building, in Downtown Valdosta. The creative holiday floats will be judged on overall appearance, special effects, creativity, workmanship and use of the theme, which this year is "Toyland Christmas."

For more information, contact Valdosta Main Street at 229-259-3577 or visit www.valdostamainstreet.com.

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