Celebrate the holidays in Lilburn
For immediate release
November 15, 2018
LILBURN — On Saturday when Lilburn lights the tree on Main Street, guests will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with real reindeer.
The City of Lilburn Tree Lighting will take place on November 17 in front of Lilburn City Hall-Library, 340 Main Street. The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes holiday music by the Lilburn Middle School Chorus, the Georgia Brass Band, and the Lilburn First Baptist Proclamation Handbell Ensemble. In addition to having a picture taken with reindeer from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., kids can get their own reindeer antler headband, while supplies last. After the ceremonial lighting, everyone will sing “O Christmas Tree” in unison to conclude the festivities.
This year’s Lilburn Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1, will feature floats, classic cars, marching bands, and more. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and travel down Main Street to the Calvin Fitchett Municipal Complex. The City of Lilburn is honored to have 2018 Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Heidi Campbell, serving as Grand Marshal for the parade. Ms. Campbell teaches journalism and British literature at Parkview High School. Following the parade, kids can visit with Santa at Lilburn City Hall-Library.
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