Special to the
Opelika Observer
The city of Opelika, in partnership with the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, Opelika Parks and Recreation, Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library, Opelika Chamber of Commerce, Opelika Main Street, Victorian Front Porch Tour and Opelika City Schools, is excited to announce the Opelika holiday event lineup, now officially known as Opelika’s “Very Merry Christmas.”
“Opelika is truly becoming a Christmas destination. Citizens and tourists alike enjoy coming to our beautiful community during the holiday season. There are some 15 events that happen throughout the season. Each one is designed to bring the magic of Christmas to the hearts of all who visit,” said City of Opelika Community Relations Officer Leigh Krehling. “I think our community is unique because although there are many entities and organizations involved in different events, we all work closely to make the season special for both young and old.”
This year, citizens will see even more Christmas lights, pole wraps and wreaths, additional oversized ornament settabouts at Courthouse Square, gigantic lighted reindeer and ornaments and beautiful ornaments that will adorn the downtown Christmas tree and skylines at Courthouse Square. At main entry points, there will be new pole wreaths to welcome visitors to Opelika. And, Opelika Main Street is working with downtown businesses to create a storefront decoration competition.
There are many events throughout the season, which will create ample opportunities for people to share their joy and holiday spirit. A full listing of all Opelika Holiday Events is below:
• Holiday Open House – Nov. 3 • 12 to 5 p.m.
• Small Business Saturday – Nov. 30
• Christmas in Camelot – month of December 4:30 to 10 p.m.
• Decorations Swap – Dec. 2 – 5 to 7 p.m.
• OHS/OMS Chrismas Band Concert – Dec. 3 – 6:30 p.m.
• Sno-Pelika – Official kickoff and tree lighting- Dec. 4 – 5 to 8 p.m. – (Sponsored by East Alabama Medical Center)
• Opelika Christmas Parade – Dec. 7 • 10 a.m. – Dec. 8 (rain date) • 3 p.m.
• OHS/OMS Christmas Coral Concert – Dec. 12 • 6:30 p.m.
• Christmas in a Railroad Town – Dec. 13 • 5 to 8 p.m. – Sponsored by Kia of Auburn
• Reindeer Express – Dec. 13 – 15 5 to 8 p.m.
• Victorian Front Porch Driving Tour – Dec. 11 -15 • 5 to 10 p.m.
• Victorian Front Porch Cycling Tour – Dec. 12 • 6 p.m.
• Collinwood Luminaries – December 13 • 5 to 9 p.m.
• Victorian Front Porch Walking Tour – Dec. 14 • 6 to 9:30 p.m.
• Victorian Front Porch Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides – Dec. 15 • 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Fa-La-La Festival – Dec. 21 • 10 a.m. to noon
• Christmas Movie Marathon – Dec. 23 • 10 a.m. – close
For more details on each event, please visit www.OpelikaChristmas.com.
For more information, contact Krehling by calling 334-705-5136 or sending email to lkrehling@opelika-al.gov.