Holiday on the Lake Parade and Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Sponsored by The Hamlet of Carmel Civic Association
Schedule of Events
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Carmel Firehouse
Pancake Breakfast
& Photos with Santa
Holiday Crafts
Contact Carmel Fire Dept. for info
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reed Memorial Library
11:00-11:45 Holiday Crafts & Snacks
11:45-12:45 Holiday Songs & Sing-Along
1:00 - 2:00 Santa Visits!
Starting at 3:00 PM
Carmel High School Cafeteria
Family Fun Activities
4H – Face Painting
Children’s Crafts
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Cornerstone Park
Caroling by Local Choirs
Hayrides with Santa
Cocoa & Cookies
Chowder Tasting
Community Tree Lighting
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Live Music on the steps of the historical County Courthouse, outside Drew Church and at Lake Gleneida near Sybil’s statue
A fun stroll before the start of the parade. Cheer on all those strolling on Gleneida Ave. to raise funds for the
American Cancer Society. Strollers start from Cornerstone Park
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Holiday Blessing
Parade of Lights
Watch more than 40 community groups and floats
7:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Caroling & Tree Lighting at the Lake
Caroling by local school groups
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Santa appears at the end of the parade!
“It’s A Wonderful Life” will air outdoors in the Hamlet during the parade
Free Hot Chocolate Juice Cookies
Holiday Bazaars, Craft Fairs and Events (throughout the day) at St. James School, Drew Methodist Church, and VFW Memorial Hall