PSA - Christmas planning underway in Davidson

Hard to believe, but the Holiday Season is upon us once again.   Two of North Mecklenburg's largest holiday events are Chrismas in Davidson and the North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade.  Planning is ubderway for both.  Here are the details from the town.

Applications for the North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade Are Now Available

DAVIDSON, N.C. – – The Town of Davidson announces that applications for the 35^th Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade are available online at:www.townofdavidson.org/parade.

The parade is Saturday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m. (please note new time) and starts at the intersection of Main and Griffith streets and ends in Cornelius. The deadline for applying is Friday, October 27.

To become a parade sponsor, please contact Davidson Parks and Recreation Director Kathryn Spatz atkspatz@townofdavidson.org or 704-940-9644.

For more information on the North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade please visitwww.townofdavidson.org/parade.Please contact event coordinator Tina Gibson at tgibson@imaginemusicgroup.com or 704-995-29

Application Forms For Christmas In Davidson

Now Available

DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Town of Davidson announces that applications for Christmas in Davidson, one of its signature events, are now available. Christmas in Davidson is:

·         Thursday, November 30,

·         Friday, December 1, and

·         Saturday, December 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Forms for:

·         Event sponsorship,

·         Food vendors in the food court,

·         Davidson business participation,

·         Vendors on the green, and

·         Entertainment

are all available online at: www.christmasindavidson.com.

Vendors on the green will feature food options (to consume or purchase as gifts) and local artists displaying and selling their artwork and handmade gifts. Preference will be given to Davidson non-profits, businesses, and organizations. For more details, please visit www.christmasindavidson.com.

Christmas in Davidson sponsorships are available at the following levels:

Angel: $2,500

Wreath: $1,500

Candy Cane: $1,000

Elf: $500

Reindeer: $250

Interactive Photo Booth sponsorship: $1,500 per night

The benefits of each sponsorship level are listed at www.christmasindavidson.com.

“Christmas in Davidson is an event started by our business community 29 years ago to celebrate the season,” said Economic Development Manager Kim Fleming. “As our core values state, ‘the physical, social and intellectual well-being of Davidson citizens is fundamental to our community, so we will provide and encourage enjoyable, safe, and affordable recreational and cultural opportunities in town,’ so we’re pleased to sponsor this signature event again this year.”

For more information on Christmas in Davidson, please visitwww.christmasindavidson.com (be sure to refresh your browser to update the site) or contact Kim Fleming at kfleming@townofdavidson.org or 704-940-9622.