Galt is set to kick off its holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4, followed by a full weekend of Christmas entertainment, a parade and a holiday market. The festivities bring back the city's annual Lighting of the Night celebration, stretching from Civic Drive to the Galt Market grounds and into Old Town Galt.
The city's annual tree-lighting festivities begin Dec. 4 with doors opening at 4 p.m. at City Hall. The Galt Herald reported that four bands and choirs are set to perform at the Littleton Community Center starting at 4:30 p.m. The tree on Civic Drive is scheduled to be lit at 6:30 p.m. Free photos with Santa, crafts and cookie decorating are also planned at City Hall that evening.
Drive-In Movie Caps Off Friday Night
A Friday-night Grinchmas drive-in movie is scheduled at the flea market grounds. The city will provide hot cocoa and a sweet treat for moviegoers during the screening. The Galt Herald reported that a Christmas movie is scheduled at the flea market grounds from 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday Brings a Christmas Event, Parade and Market
Galt's holiday celebrations continue Saturday, Dec. 5, with a Christmas event, the Lighting of the Night parade and a holiday market spread across Old Town Galt. A Christmas event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Littleton Community Center, 410 Civic Drive.
The event will feature festive music, dancing, magician Jon Lopez and performers from Nashville's Swingin' Little Christmas Show.
Parade Route Winds Through Old Town Galt
The Lighting of the Night parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and travels through Old Town Galt, starting and ending at the Galt Market grounds. The Herald's account adds route detail, describing the parade as starting at the market grounds and traveling along Chabolla Avenue, E Street, Fourth Street, B Street, C Street and Civic Drive before returning to the grounds.
Families, businesses, community groups, churches, dance teams and other organizations are invited to participate in the parade with floats or vehicles. There is no entry fee. Parade registration forms must be submitted to Galt Parks and Recreation by Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Holiday Market Rounds Out the Weekend
The holiday market is scheduled to run alongside Saturday's festivities along historic Fourth Street, according to the Herald, which reported the market and its food vendors will operate from 4 to 8 p.m. The city is soliciting vendors for the market, though the Herald notes space is limited. For more details on the Holiday Market, the City of Galt lists 209.366.7115 as a contact number for its Special Event Manager.
