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SUMMARY:Christmas on Main
DESCRIPTION:Christmas on Main" is Benson\, North Carolina's signature holiday kickoff event\, transforming Downtown Benson into a festive\, Hallmark-movie-like setting.\n\nHosted annually by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce\, this free\, family-friendly celebration takes place along Main Street and typically features:\n\nTree Lighting Ceremony: The official start of the holiday season held at the Singing Grove.\n\nHoliday Parade: A lively procession down Main Street featuring local businesses\, civic organizations\, antique tractors\, classic cars\, and of course\, Santa Claus.\n\nVisits with Santa: Children have the opportunity to meet and share their Christmas wishes with Santa.\n\nLive Entertainment: Musical performances\, often featuring local or regional acts\, are held in the Singing Grove.\n\nFestive Treats: Attendees can enjoy classic holiday fare like s'mores\, hot chocolate\, and popcorn\, often provided by the Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department.\n\nExtended Shopping: Local stores keep their doors open with extended hours\, encouraging attendees to shop for unique gifts and support small businesses.\n\n\n\nIt's a community-focused festival designed to bring people together to celebrate the Christmas spirit with lights\, music\, and holiday traditions.\nThank you for your interest! We have reached our capacity\, and parade registration is now closed
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span class="citation-7 citation-end-7">Christmas on Main&quot\; is Benson\, North Carolina&#39\;s signature holiday kickoff event\, transforming Downtown Benson into a festive\, Hallmark-movie-like setting.</span><br />\n<span class="citation-6 citation-end-6">Hosted annually by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce\, this free\, family-friendly celebration takes place along Main Street and typically features:</span></p>\n\n<p><b>Tree Lighting Ceremony:</b><span class="citation-5 citation-end-5"> The official start of the holiday season held at the Singing Grove.</span><br />\n<b><span class="citation-4">Holiday Parade:</span></b><span class="citation-4 citation-end-4"> A lively procession down Main Street featuring local businesses\, civic organizations\, antique tractors\, classic cars\, and of course\, Santa Claus.<br />\n<b><span class="citation-3">Visits with Santa:</span></b><span class="citation-3 citation-end-3"> Children have the opportunity to meet and share their Christmas wishes with Santa.</span></span><br />\n<b><span class="citation-2">Live Entertainment:</span></b><span class="citation-2 citation-end-2"> Musical performances\, often featuring local or regional acts\, are held in the Singing Grove.</span><br />\n<b><span class="citation-1">Festive Treats:</span></b><span class="citation-1 citation-end-1"> Attendees can enjoy classic holiday fare like s&#39\;mores\, hot chocolate\, and popcorn\, often provided by the Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department.</span><br />\n<b>Extended Shopping:</b><span class="citation-0 citation-end-0"> Local stores keep their doors open with extended hours\, encouraging attendees to shop for unique gifts and support small businesses.</span><br />\n<br />\nIt&#39\;s a community-focused festival designed to bring people together to celebrate the Christmas spirit with lights\, music\, and holiday traditions.</p>\nThank you for your interest! We have reached our capacity\, and <b>parade registration is now closed</b><br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Main Street - Benson
UID:e.3052.1374
SEQUENCE:3
DTSTAMP:20260926T120612Z
URL:http://bensonnc.chambermaster.com/events/details/christmas-on-main-1374
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