13th Annual Tree Lighting

The event kicks off with the lighting of the tree at the Anderson County Courthouse Plaza. The ceremony includes a musical performance by the T.L. Hanna Jazz Band, announcement of the Downtown Christmas Display Contest, and, of course, everyone's favorite Christmas guest—Santa Claus! Santa's reindeer will be resting up for Christmas Eve, but Santa will have a new way to tour Downtown that involves other animals with hooves.

Visitors may wander in and out of shops, eat dinner at one of our restaurants, see the many historic and artistic attractions, and Santa might just let you try out his new ride! This event is the prelude to the City of Anderson's Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 3:00PM.

For more information, please call the City of Anderson at (864) 231-2200.