Helping to make Christmas memories for a decade and a half, Mt. Carmel’s Christmas Uptown is designed for the entire family! On Friday, December 1st, nearly four city blocks become, as one festival attendee put it, “Our version of a Hallmark movie”. Best of all, the attractions are all free! That’s right, Carriages, Wagons, Trains, even a Trolley and “Rudolph” Pony rides are offered at no charge. And there’s more. A S’mores Station, Take-Home Christmas Craft booth, StoryTime w/Mrs. Clause, Face Painting, Photo Ops (including 10’ x 10’ w/Live Characters), and for our younger visitors, a Winter Wonderland Play Zone. Christmas music? Watch & listen to Jazz Bands, Dancing Groups, Strings of the Season, Strolling Victorian Carolers, and throughout the entire festival, Christmas Uptown Radio. Again, all at no charge. Also on hand will be numerous Food Trucks, along with Sweets & Treats and Arts & Crafts vendors. Retailers will be open late offering some great Christmas Specials! The festival is scheduled from 4pm-9pm, and you might want to arrive early enough to enjoy some of the 75 gallons of Free Hot Cocoa. You’ll also want to take time to wind through the Festival of Trees on your way to visit with Santa himself at the Merchants Park Pavilion. For more information and an interactive map, download the Christmas Uptown App at christmasuptown.com or visit our Facebook Page. And don’t forget the 57th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 5:15pm on Saturday, December 2nd!!
