ABOUT DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS
A Spectacular Street Festival open to the public, Dickens of a Christmas happens every year in downtown Roanoke. From events for adults to pets, there is something for every member of the family. Enjoy performing arts while experiencing the splendor of Downtown Roanoke. Visit www.downtownroanoke.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER 2ND
THE CITY OF ROANOKE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Sponsored by Downtown Roanoke Inc., City of Roanoke, City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department the tree lighting will be held on Salem Avenue on December 2nd. The ceremony will begin with a special performance by Mill Mountain Ringers at 5:30 pm. WSLS NewsChannel 10’s countdown to the tree lighting will begin at 5:45 p.m. with the actual lighting at 6:20 p.m.
SALEM AVENUE
5:30pm – Mill Mountain Ringers
6:15pm – City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
CAMPBELL AVE. & MARKET
6-10pm – Strolling St. Nicholas
6-10pm – Carriage Rides
6-10pm – Street Actors (Theatre students from William Fleming High School)
6-10pm – Chestnut Roasting
7-9pm – Ice Sculpture with Hidden Valley Country Club
7-9pm – Photos with Santa
7-9pm – Mark Fuller, Magician
7-10pm – Carolers of Christmas Past
7-10pm – Sally Edelman, Face Painter
7-10pm – David Bear Stuart, Juggler
7-10pm – Roanoke Symphony Strike
MARKET STREET
6:30pm – Mill Mountain Theatre
7:00pm – Miss Mona’s School of Dance
8:00pm – Roanoke Children’s Theatre
8:30pm – Southwest Virginia Ballet
The History Museum of Western Virginia presents SANTA’S WORKSHOP:
6:00pm- 9:00pm- The Market Building- Mezzanine Level
MARKET BUILDING
7pm – Roanoke Youth Symphony
MARKET STREET SUNTRUST’S KIDS ZONE
6-9pm. – Games, Activities & More
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART
6:45-7pm – Roanoke Children’s Theater
7-9pm – Christmas Jazz
7- 9pm – Vintage cartoon shorts
DECEMBER 9TH
HALEY TOYOTA’S CITY OF ROANOKE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Don’t miss this wonderful, “outside the ordinary” holiday parade. Downtown streets will be transformed into a magical space filled with costumed characters, horse drawn carriages, strolling carolers, marching bands, jugglers, and numerous community groups all highlighting various holiday traditions. The parade route begins at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street (Elmwood Park) and continues north on Jefferson Street to Campbell Avenue, then east on Campbell to Market Square. Sponsored by Haley Toyota, Downtown Roanoke, Inc., and the City of Roanoke. And don’t forget to come out to Haley Toyota on December 10th from 11am to 2pm to get your picture made!
JEFFERSON ST./CAMPBELL AVE.
6:30pm – Haley Toyota’s City of Roanoke Christmas Parade (Begins at Elm & Jefferson) sponsored by City of Roanoke and Downtown Roanoke Inc.
CAMPBELL AVE. & MARKET
6-10pm – Strolling St. Nicholas
6-10pm – Carriage Rides
6-10pm – Street Actors (Theatre Students from William Fleming High School)
6-10pm – Chestnut Roasting
7-9pm – Aaron Clark, Stilt Walker
7-9pm – Mark Fuller, Magician
7:30-9:30pm – Kate Guntermann, Fire Eater
7:30-9:30pm – Charon Henning, Sword Swallower
7-10pm – Sally Edelman, Face Painter
7-10pm – David Bear Stuart, Juggler
8-10pm – Photos with Santa
8-10pm – Lost and Found Percussion
MARKET STREET
8:00pm – Floyd Ward School of Dance
9:00pm – Roanoke Ballet Theatre
The Virginia Museum of Transportation presents SANTA’S WORKSHOP
6:00pm- 9:00pm- The Market Building- Mezzanine level
MARKET STREET SUNTRUST’S KIDS ZONE
6-9pm – Games, Activities, & More
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART
6:30-6:45pm – Roanoke Children’s Theater
7-9pm – Christmas Jazz
7-9pm – Vintage cartoon shorts
6-10pm – Chess Pieces Exhibit
DECEMBER 16TH
SPCA’S PET COSTUME CONTEST
The holidays aren’t just for humans! Dress up your pet(s) and come join the fun and laughter at the annual SPCA Pet Costume Contest. This year’s event will be made extra special by the involvement and enthusiasm of the Roanoke Valley SPCA and their volunteers. The fun-loving judging on Salem Avenue will be followed by great prizes.
SALEM AVENUE
6:30pm SPCA’s Pet Costume Contest
CAMPBELL AVE. & MARKET
6-10pm – Strolling St. Nicholas
6-10pm – Carriage Rides
6-10pm – Street Actors (Theatre students from William Fleming High School)
6-10pm – Chestnut Roasting
7-9pm – Mark Fuller, Magician
7-9pm – Photos with Santa
7-10pm – David Bear Stuart, Juggler
7-10pm – Sally Edelman, Face Painter
MARKET STREET
7:30pm – BrassMass Christmas
8:00pm – Raleigh Court United Methodist Church
8:30pm – Glenn Singer, Horsin Around
The Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Center presents SANTA’S WORKSHOP
6:00pm – 9:00pm- The Market Building- Mezzanine level
MARKET BUILDING
7pm – Quest Academy of Music
MARKET STREET SUNTRUST’S KIDS ZONE
6-9pm – Snow Sledding and Play Area
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART
6:30-6:45pm – Roanoke Children’s Theater
7-9pm – Opera Roanoke
7-9pm – Vintage cartoon shorts
6-10pm – Life size chess board
