Christmas at Greer City Park
Friday, December 2
The Christmas season officially arrives in the City of Greer on Friday, December 2 when Mayor Rick Danner and Santa Claus count down to the lighting of the City Christmas Tree, the opening event of Village Hospital's Christmas at Greer City Park.
New attractions await children of all ages at the opening event, which begins at 6 p.m. at Greer City Park. It is also an opportunity to help the less fortunate by bringing canned goods and other non-perishable food items, as well as new or gently-used coats to assist those in need in the Greater Greer area. Items will be collected at the amphitheater stage throughout the evening.
From 6-7 p.m., guests will have an opportunity to learn how other cultures and countries celebrate the holiday season. "Holiday Seasons Around the World" includes the chance to visit France, Haiti, Colombia, and Germany, as well as learning about Kwanzaa and Chanukah. The first 500 visitors to each station will receive a treat.
The Foothills Philharmonic Symphony will present a program of Christmas music beginning at 6:15 in the City Park Amphitheater leading up to Santa's arrival, a reading of "The Night Before Christmas," and the tree lighting.
Santa will remain at the tree immediately following the lighting to visit and take photos with children.
Then it's off to bed for Santa because he'll be up early on December 3 for three sessions of Breakfast with Santa at the Events Center at Greer City Hall. All three sessions are sold out.
Don't miss one more chance to see Santa when he is guest of honor in the Greer Jaycees Christmas Parade on December 4. The parade begins at 3 p.m. on W. Poinsett St. and will turn on N. Main St. before ending at the J. Harley Bonds Center. Bring a warm coat or blanket, find a space on the sidewalk, and get ready to wave and share holiday cheer.
Christmas at Greer City Park is presented by Village Hospital with generous support also provided by Laurenda's Family Restaurant and Catering, Texas Roadhouse, Wal-Mart of Greer, the Greer Station Association, Upstate Wedding & Event Services, and ATD Inflatables.
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