Discover holiday merriment T
he joy of the season comes alive in downtown Black Mountain each year during December with the annual Holly Jolly Christmas (Friday, December 7) and the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade (Saturday, December 8). Holly Jolly Christmas is an opportunity to get shopping done early in the quaint village-like town of historic Black Mountain. Holly Jolly features sparkling lights and sights, smells of hot chocolate and cider, Christmas cheer and music, and much more. There are street festivities and the shops stay open late. Many stores offer refreshments like hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and cookies and have special sales for one night only. Luminaries line the street, and Santa and his sleigh kick off the event with a parade down Cherry Street followed by a photo opportunity for children of all ages at Santa’s wonderland. Holly Jolly is a wonderful opportunity to get in the holiday spirit, share in community festivities, and get started on Christmas shopping. Sponsored by Business to Business, 828-669-0707. The 2012 Christmas Parade by the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce takes place on Saturday, December 8 at 4 p.m. in downtown Black Mountain. The parade begins at Flat Creek Road and proceeds through town to Cragmont Road. This is an
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2012 Christmas Parade For more information, contact the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce at 669-2300 or visit www.exploreblackmountain.com
2012 Circle of Lights For more information, call 828-419-9300 ext. 687, or visit www.bmrecreation.com