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Villa Rica Christmas Tree Lighting/Arrival of Santa

As part of the "Shop Villa Rica First" campaign, make December 4th a full day of shopping, eating and celebrating life in historic downtown.  Bundle up and join us as we welcome the Christmas holiday season.  By day, experience DOWNTOWN'S OPEN HOUSE where local merchants will extend a warm welcome to you and your family with complimentary holiday treats in their shops.

Enjoy shopping for that special gift along with tasting homemade cookies, steamy coffee, and much more. By night, bring your family to the city's central gather place for activity and energy for a beautiful, wintery evening @ THE MILL for the city's CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AND ARRIVAL OFSANTA.  Sing along with Gloria Bannister and 24 Karat Jazz band as they perform festive Christmas carols, and enjoydance performances by Michelle's Academy of Dance.  

A handful of local businesses will be on location with complementary treats for tasting.  Chick‐fil‐a and the Mirror Lake McDonalds will give away FREE hot chocolate tokeep you warm.  Since this is Toys for Tots' grand finale, Aubrey Gilbert Marine Corps. League Detachment supported Toys for Tots program of West Georgia will be present at this event to accept toys and/or monetary donations to help the kids of West Georgia this year forChristmas. Admission is absolutely free; however, we encourage you to bring a new toy for these children.

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