City to celebrate holidays with parade, tree lighting

The annual city Christmas Parade will be held on the main parkway of Liberty Park on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. The event will include floats, cars and decorated golf carts traveling from the sports complex to Alston Meadows. Signs will mark the parade route so families can find the best spot to watch.

Organizer Paige Hockman said those interested in participating in the parade must register with the Chamber of Commerce via vestaviahills.org by Dec. 3. There will be awards for best decorated participants.

Immediately after the parade will be Christmas in the Park at Alston Meadows. The park event includes photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free food and beverages, games, music, bounce houses and children’s activities.

Other city events include the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1 at city hall and the breakfast with Santa Claus on Dec. 12 at the Civic Center’s Dogwood Room. The tree lighting begins at 6 p.m. and will feature choral performances from students, Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling and a business expo. Assistant to the City Manager Melissa Hipp said the 20-foot tree will have new decorations courtesy of the Vestavia Hills Beautification Board.

Visit vhal.org to find out more about the tree lighting.