Christmas In the Park & Peppermint Walk
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Family Fun in Marion with Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk! Join us for this annual celebration on Friday, December 2 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in City Square Park. We will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus escorted by the Marion Fire Department and Police Department.
Marion will shine brighter this holiday season when the new community peace tree is lit during a special tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Participants in the Marion Leadership in Action have raised funds for the Marion Chamber Foundation which funds community beautification projects like Winter Lights. The purchase of Marion’s new tree was made possible with donations by the business community, residents, Marion City Council, and attendees to events like Holiday Movies and Oktoberfest. |
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Schedule of events
Arrival of Santa Claus | 4:00 pm Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to City Square Park along 6th Avenue
Visit Santa | 4:00-8:00 pm See Santa in his house and drop off your letter in our magic mailbox. Visits with Santa will be limited to a walk through only. Our elves will help guide you in and out of the house and show you where to place your letter.
Peace Tree Lighting | 6:00 pm Marion’s NEW community Peace Tree will be unveiled in a special tree lighting ceremony recognizing the Winter Lights program that helped contribute to the 30 ft LED panel tree.
Prima the Alpaca | 5:00 – 7:00 pm Come see Prima fancied up for the holidays and take a selfie.
Adorable Princess Visit | 5:30 – 7:30 pm Visit the princesses in person and pose for a photo.
Heart of Marion Community Choir | 5:30 pm Join the Heart of Marion Community Choir for a sing-a-long near the Depot.
School of Rock Performance | 6:30 pm Join students from School of Rock in Marion for special holiday performance in the park.
Winter Storytime | 4-7:00 pm Visit the NEW Marion Public Library to warm-up and stay for Winter Storytime happening at the top of each hour from 4-7:00 pm. The library will remain open until 8:00 pm.
Family Fun Activities | 4-8:00 pm Enjoy traditional event 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 and help Keep Your Neighbors Warm. Look for all our festive photo ops throughout the event for the perfect picture!
Keep Your Neighbors Warm | Donations of new hats, mittens, blankets, or socks will be accepted for the Keep Your Neighbors Warm campaign. Items can be dropped off at the caboose the night of the event or delivered to the Marion Chamber of Commerce office, 1070 7th Avenue, November 28 through December 9. Items will be given to the Marion Holiday Giving Project for distribution to families in need in our community.
Peppermint Walk | 4-8:00 pm 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 compliment to the Park activities. Present a receipt from a purchase made during the event at any Uptown Marion business and be registered to win a $50 Uptown Dollars certificate valid at participating Uptown businesses. Receipts can be presented at the Marion Chamber & Uptown Marion office, 1070 7th Avenue.
Visit Santa | 4:00-8:00 pm See Santa in his house and drop off your letter in our magic mailbox. Visits with Santa will be limited to a walk through only. Our elves will help guide you in and out of the house and show you where to place your letter.
Peace Tree Lighting | 6:00 pm Marion’s NEW community Peace Tree will be unveiled in a special tree lighting ceremony recognizing the Winter Lights program that helped contribute to the 30 ft LED panel tree.
Prima the Alpaca | 5:00 – 7:00 pm Come see Prima fancied up for the holidays and take a selfie.
Adorable Princess Visit | 5:30 – 7:30 pm Visit the princesses in person and pose for a photo.
Heart of Marion Community Choir | 5:30 pm Join the Heart of Marion Community Choir for a sing-a-long near the Depot.
School of Rock Performance | 6:30 pm Join students from School of Rock in Marion for special holiday performance in the park.
Winter Storytime | 4-7:00 pm Visit the NEW Marion Public Library to warm-up and stay for Winter Storytime happening at the top of each hour from 4-7:00 pm. The library will remain open until 8:00 pm.
Family Fun Activities | 4-8:00 pm Enjoy traditional event 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 and help Keep Your Neighbors Warm. Look for all our festive photo ops throughout the event for the perfect picture!
Keep Your Neighbors Warm | Donations of new hats, mittens, blankets, or socks will be accepted for the Keep Your Neighbors Warm campaign. Items can be dropped off at the caboose the night of the event or delivered to the Marion Chamber of Commerce office, 1070 7th Avenue, November 28 through December 9. Items will be given to the Marion Holiday Giving Project for distribution to families in need in our community.
Peppermint Walk | 4-8:00 pm 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 compliment to the Park activities. Present a receipt from a purchase made during the event at any Uptown Marion business and be registered to win a $50 Uptown Dollars certificate valid at participating Uptown businesses. Receipts can be presented at the Marion Chamber & Uptown Marion office, 1070 7th Avenue.
This is event is sponsored by Marion Chamber Platinum Community Partners and supported in part by the Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program
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This event is also supported in part by the Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program.
