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Step into the enchanting world of Light Up Blue Ridge, an annual Thanksgiving Weekend event where the town comes alive with free activities, live entertainment, a parade and tree lighting! Festivities begin with Blue Friday on November 29th and culminate with the lighting of the Great Tree on Saturday the 30th. Get your holiday shopping done early while supporting small businesses. During Blue Friday, shoppers can enjoy store discounts, live entertainment, and food vendors in Downtown Blue Ridge. Top Light Up Blue Ridge Activities: Meet Santa! Explore the Gingerbread Village! Leave a Letter in Santa's Mailbox! Enjoy Live Entertainment! Blue Friday 11/29 Schedule of Events: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Live Music on the Main Stage at West Main St:12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: The Celtic Company 12:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Photos with Santa in the City Gazebo12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Strolling Live Carolers on East Main St. Light Up Blue Ridge Saturday 11/30 Schedule of Events: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Live Music on the Main Stage on West Main St.11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tuba Christmas 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Strolling Live Carolers on East Main St.12:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Photos with Santa in the City Gazebo5:30 pm: Christmas Parade begins at the corner of Church St. and East Main St.7:00 pm: Lighting of the Great Tree
Santa has arrived in town and he's spreading holiday cheer! Bring your little ones to the City Park Gazebo so they can meet Santa and pose for a photo. Don't miss the chance to capture a magical moment with the beloved, jolly old man.
Stroll through The Arts Center to explore the enchanted Gingerbread Village and admire 65 impressive gingerbread creations created by members of the community. Before you leave be sure to vote for your favorite gingerbread house and check out the Holiday Show & Sale to shop for unique, handmade holiday gifts.
Make a stop at Santa's Mailbox, where children can write a letter to Santa and, in return, receive a pen keepsake and a handwritten reply in the mail a few days later.
Listen, dance and sing along to your favorite Christmas songs performed by a variety of local musicians throughout the event.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Justin Farrington
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: North Georgia Symphony String Quartet
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Tri-State Community Band
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Ray LaBean
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm: Swing Set
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