Demorest kicked off its Christmas season on Wednesday with an outdoor celebration and lighting of the Christmas tree, with a special visit from Santa Claus himself.
The Demorest Elementary School Choir, music from Demorest Concord Baptist and the choir from Demorest Baptist Church performed during the event, singing Christmas carols and festive tunes for Demorest citizens.
“It was a great turnout,” City Manager Kim Simonds said. “It’s just nice that people are able to get out and get together again and be in each other’s company, and enjoy Christmas.”
A day earlier, the city lit up its new streetlight decorations. The city glowed with magical light as song filled the air.
“[This is] a phenomenal event with a great turnout,” Mayor Rick Austin said. “It’s a magical time of year, and it went well this year, I’m pleased. I’m proud to be part of a community that will continue to do this kind of thing.”
Santa made a special visit to the children of Demorest, arriving to the event in the city’s fire truck alongside Demorest firefighters.
“It’s so nice to be back without having to wear a mask, seeing everybody happy, joyful and full of the Christmas spirit,” Santa told Now Habersham.
Habersham County’s annual Christmas Parade is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Cornelia. Parades are also scheduled in Toccoa, Cleveland, Clayton, Gainesville and Helen, just to name a few.
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