Christmas on the River 2016 starts tonight
Published 11:50 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Christmas on the River 2016 starts tonight here in Demopolis. Here is a schedule of events!
November 30
5 p.m.
Lighting of the Love Light Tree and
Announcement of the 2015 Special Child
at Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital
December 1
5:30 p.m.
Lighting of the Public Square
Crowning of St. Nick
at the Public Square in Downtown Demopolis
December 2
5:30-8 p.m.
Christmas in the Canebrake
Historic Bluff Hall, Lyon Hall and Gaineswood open to the public. Admission $5 each
5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Alabama State Championship BBQ Cook-Off
Sampling Event
George Franks Ball Field. Admission $5
December 3
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fair in the Square
Public Square in Downtown Demopolis
8 a.m. (registration)
9 a.m. (run/walk begins)
Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
Begins at Rooster Hall
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bluff Hall Open House
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gaineswood Open House
11:30 a.m.
Christmas Day Parade
Grand Marshal: Roger Franklin
Downtown Demopolis
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Judging for BBQ Cook-Off
George Franks Ball Field
Winners announced at 2 p.m.
2 p.m.
Performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Old School Theater, Main Street
6 p.m.
Nautical Parade & Fireworks
Demopolis City Landing
6-8:30 p.m.
Christmas on the River Gala
Demopolis Civic Center
Admission $30 singles or $50 for couple
9 p.m.-Midnight
Christmas on the River Dance
Demopolis Civic Center
Registration and Entrance Fee Charged