Christmas In The Park will be presented to the public on Friday, December 17 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. after being postponed last week due to rain.

Santa will arrive at Dowdy Park at 6:00 p.m. to visit and offer free photos with children. There will be a Best Dressed Elf Contest, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, The Christmas Cookie Smack Down Contest and lots of fun scheduled for the evening.

The official lighting of the tree ceremony is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.in Dowdy Park. The tree will be lit by the winner of The Best dressed Elf contest, accompanied by Mayor Harry Harvey. Free hot chocolate and popcorn will be available in the middle gazebo to tempt the taste buds. Free holiday miniature train rides will be offered around the park and the Summerville Fire Department will host a bonfire for crowds to warm up to.

Live musical performances will be a highlight, bringing Christmas cheer to all. Special drawings for a girl’s and a boy’s bike, as well as a Christmas ham will be done at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the drawings will be available at the big gazebo at no charge. Only one ticket per item will be allowed per person. Ticket holders must be present to wi