Despite the threat of rain, Main Street Batesville has made schedule adjustments to “A Downtown Christmas” to ensure the festivities remain enjoyable.
The celebration begins Friday with Praise in the Park at 6 p.m. in the Citizens Bank Pocket Park.
Saturday’s schedule includes:
- Gingerbread House Workshops at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m.
- Visits with Santa at Clara Jane and Jax.
- A rescheduled Christmas Concert at 5:30 p.m. at Citizens Bank Pocket Park, designed to beat the rain.
- The Kiwanis Christmas Parade at 7 p.m.
The weekend concludes Sunday with the Merry on Main Vendor Market, showcasing over 20 local vendors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can also enjoy pictures with Santa at Magical Maxfield Park, hosted by the Batesville Downtown Foundation on Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is presented by FNBC and Bad Boy Mowers Inc.
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