Holiday traditions return to Downtown Concord with the 25th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by Uwharrie Bank and Eli Lilly on Friday, November 18 from 6-8:30 p.m., and the TrueCare Pharmacy 94th Concord Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 19 beginning at 2:30 p.m.
These family-friendly events are free to the public and feature children’s activities, live music and dance, and fireworks.
Event Highlights:
6-8:00 p.m Opening ceremony, visits with Santa and children’s activities
5:50 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Welcome by Mayor Bill Dusch and Wendell Rummage
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Rotary Square
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Children's activities and Food Trucks on Union Street
6-8:00 p.m. Stage Performances
6:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Performance by Irvin & Pitts School Rd. Elementary School Chorus
6:20 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. Performance by Motion Dance Studio
6:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Performance by Dance Expressions
7:10 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Performance by Gabriel Bello
8:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony
8:20 p.m. Fireworks
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