CLARKESVILLE, Ga.- Downtown Clarkesville will transform into a festive holiday village Friday evening as the city hosts its annual Downtown Christmas celebration from 5 to 8 p.m.
The popular event, which draws families across Habersham County, will feature many of the same attractions residents have come other love, including: free professional photos with Santa, pictures with a Christmas llamas, craft vendors, games, live music and the ever-popular Cookie Crawl.
Shops around the square are encouraged to stay open late and welcome visitors as downtown businesses join in kicking off the holiday season.
City officials said portions of the East and West downtown parking lots will close early Friday to accommodate vendors, food trucks, live music, and Cookie Crawl stations. Visitors are encouraged to use the municipal lot, the old courthouse lot, or the parking areas behind the east side of the square.
Organizers say this year’s event is designed for all ages, with activities and entertainment spread throughout the downtown area.
Residents are encouraged to bring friends and family and make an evening of it in the heart of downtown.
“Let’s kick off the season together,” organizers said. “There’s something magical waiting for everyone in Clarkesville.”
