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SUMMARY:Christmas in Downtown Benson
DESCRIPTION:Christmas in Downtown Benson\, North Carolina\, is the town's signature holiday kickoff event\, transforming Downtown Benson into a festive\, Hallmark-movie-like setting.\n\nHosted annually by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce\, this free\, family-friendly celebration takes place along Main Street and typically features:\n\nTree Lighting Ceremony: The official start of the holiday season held at the Singing Grove.\n\nHoliday Parade: A lively procession down Main Street featuring local businesses\, civic organizations\, antique tractors\, classic cars\, and of course\, Santa Claus.\n\nVisits with Santa: Children have the opportunity to meet and share their Christmas wishes with Santa.\n\nLive Entertainment: Musical performances\, often featuring local or regional acts\, are held in the Singing Grove.\n\nFestive Treats: Attendees can enjoy classic holiday fare like s'mores\, hot chocolate\, and popcorn\, provided by the Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department.\n\nExtended Shopping: Local stores keep their doors open with extended hours\, encouraging attendees to shop for unique gifts and support small businesses.\n\n\n\nIt's a community-focused festival designed to bring people together to celebrate the Christmas spirit with lights\, music\, and holiday traditions.\nTo register for the parade:  https://forms.gle/vCEfZY4r1VGHbBaV7
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span class="citation-7 citation-end-7">Christmas in Downtown Benson\, North Carolina\, is the town&#39\;s signature holiday kickoff event\, transforming Downtown Benson into a festive\, Hallmark-movie-like setting.</span><br />\n<span class="citation-6 citation-end-6">Hosted annually by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce\, this free\, family-friendly celebration takes place along Main Street and typically features:</span></p>\n\n<p><b>Tree Lighting Ceremony:</b><span class="citation-5 citation-end-5"> The official start of the holiday season held at the Singing Grove.</span><br />\n<b><span class="citation-4">Holiday Parade:</span></b><span class="citation-4 citation-end-4"> A lively procession down Main Street featuring local businesses\, civic organizations\, antique tractors\, classic cars\, and of course\, Santa Claus.<br />\n<b><span class="citation-3">Visits with Santa:</span></b><span class="citation-3 citation-end-3"> Children have the opportunity to meet and share their Christmas wishes with Santa.</span></span><br />\n<b><span class="citation-2">Live Entertainment:</span></b><span class="citation-2 citation-end-2"> Musical performances\, often featuring local or regional acts\, are held in the Singing Grove.</span><br />\n<b><span class="citation-1">Festive Treats:</span></b><span class="citation-1 citation-end-1"> Attendees can enjoy classic holiday fare like s&#39\;mores\, hot chocolate\, and popcorn\, provided by the Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department.</span><br />\n<b>Extended Shopping:</b><span class="citation-0 citation-end-0"> Local stores keep their doors open with extended hours\, encouraging attendees to shop for unique gifts and support small businesses.</span><br />\n<br />\nIt&#39\;s a community-focused festival designed to bring people together to celebrate the Christmas spirit with lights\, music\, and holiday traditions.</p>\nTo register for the parade:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<a href="https://forms.gle/vCEfZY4r1VGHbBaV7">https://forms.gle/vCEfZY4r1VGHbBaV7</a><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Main Street - Benson
UID:e.3052.1791
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DTSTAMP:20261026T220621Z
URL:https://www.benson-chamber.com/events/details/christmas-in-downtown-benson-1791
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