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Lighting of the Greens, Christmas Parade Dec. 2 In Oxford

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Oxford’s annual Lighting of the Greens and Christmas parade are set for Friday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.

The deadline to submit applications to participate is Nov. 25 at 5 p.m., according to information from the City of Oxford.

The festivities begin at 4 p.m., with the lighting of the greens at 6:45 p.m., followed by the parade at 7 p.m.

Families are invited to come downtown for ornament making, pictures with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, performances, food and more.

Participants are responsible for decorating vehicles, tables and booths for the occasion.

Click the links below to complete the application online.

Christmas Parade Participant Application

Lighting of the Greens Application

Oxford Christmas Parade

Holiday Events This Week: Oxford Reverse Parade, Butner Christmas Drive-Thru

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-Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce

A reminder of upcoming Granville County holiday events:

BUTNER

Butner Christmas in the Park – Drive-Thru

Date: Friday, December 4, 2020
Location: Gazebo Park
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Load up the kiddies with their letters to Santa and participate in a guided drive-thru at Butner’s Gazebo Park for a celebration of Christmas music and beautiful lights. Visit Santa safely from your car and drop off those letters! Please stay in your car at all times. Sponsored by the Butner Community Association.

The annual Butner Christmas Parade is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CREEDMOOR 

The City of Creedmoor has canceled all events for the remainder of 2020.

OXFORD

Virtual Lighting of the Greens
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
Time: 6 p.m.

This year, the Lighting of the Greens will take place virtually, with a video release. Tune in on the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page (click here) to watch downtown come to life with festive lights and Christmas music!

2020 Reverse Christmas Parade
Date: Friday, December 4, 2020
Time: 6 p.m.

Parade entries are STATIONARY. All spectators must keep moving! No stopping for pictures or videos! MOTOR TRAFFIC will line up on Belle Street, and WALKING TRAFFIC will start on Lanier Street. Follow signs for walkers.

The City of Oxford’s Tis the Season for Giving! Holiday Toy Drive runs thru December 18.

For more information on these events, call Mary Yount at (919) 603-1164 or Christine Luscavich at (919) 603-1101

The MASK-arade (Virtual) Gala

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020
Dinner delivered to your door – Online auction closes on December 5 at 9 p.m.
$125 per person ~ Black tie (or not).

For more information and to register online, visit ghsFoundation.org/Gala2020

Proceeds to benefit the Granville Health System Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

STEM

Stem is hosting a town-wide Christmas decoration contest with prizes.

STOVALL

The Town of Stovall has no Christmas activities or events planned.

Area Congregations In Ministry (ACIM) is in need of any non-perishable goods, especially canned goods. For more information, visit www.acimgranville.org or call (919) 690-0961.