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Hometown Christmas Parade
The 2012 Davie County Hometown Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 3 PM in historic downtown Mocksville. The parade theme for 2012 is a “Celebration of Trees.” – a theme that ties in well with traditional Christmas trees while recognizing the impact of the four majestic oaks on the historic Mocksville town square.
The parade has traditionally been held on the first Saturday of December. The new timing allows for better coordination of holiday activities sponsored or presented by the town of Mocksville, the Davie County Chamber of Commerce, and the Historic Downtown Mocksville merchants association.
Download the 2012 Hometown Christmas Parade Entry Form. Entries are due no later than Monday, November 12.
New for 2012 – Twas the Night Before Bed Races!
The 2012 Hometown Holiday Celebration will kick off on the Friday evening before the parade with bed races in downtown Mocksville. Bed Racers will race up Main Street from Depot to Gaither Street with winners crowned at the awards ceremony under the oaks.
Each team will consist of four enthusiastic competitors pushing a bed (on wheels) with a fearless passenger riding on top in a mad dash down Main Street.
Bed racers will compete for bragging rights and a trophy awarded to the team with the fastest finish. A “Golden Spirit Award” will be given for the best bed design, a “Bedlam Award” will be given for the most outrageous bed design, and a “Crib Award” will be given for the slowest bed.
Sign your bed race team up today by calling the Davie County Chamber of Commerce at 751-3304. You may also download a bed race entry form. Please stop by the Davie County Chamber of Commerce to drop off your entry form or mail it to the chamber at 135 S. Salisbury St., Mocksville, NC 2708. Entries are due no later than November 14.
Vendors, Pictures with Santa, Tree Lighting and Pedi-Cab Rides
Dozens of vendors will be on the square beginning at 10 AM on Saturday. DJ Music will be playing and many downtown stores will be open.
Don’t forget to bring your camera because Santa will be available for pictures with the kids following the parade.
The 21st annual Davie County Christmas Ornament will be unveiled on Friday evening and will be available for purchase during the bed races that evening and all day on Saturday. You won’t want to miss the 2012 ornament!
At dusk on Saturday evening, the Christmas Lights adorning the four majestic oak trees on the historic town square will be turned on. Downtown Historic Mocksville is illuminated by the tree lights and rooftop lights. It is truly a picturesque place, a photographer’s dream! The lights will remain throughout the holiday season.
Skinny Wheels Bike Shop will be providing pedi-cab rides around town on Saturday from 10 AM until noon and again from 5-7 PM. Cider and cookies will be available until supplies run out and the pedi-cab rides are only $2 for a lap around the town. Bring your camera for this unique photo opportunity.
More Holiday Events
December 8th – Advance Christmas Parade
Enjoy another holiday tradition in Davie County – the Advance Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec 8th @ 10 am. It begins at Shady Grove Elementary School on Cornatzer Road and follows Cornatzer Road to Highway 801 ending on Peoples Creek Road.
December 8th – A Night Before Christmas Carol
Davie County Arts Council presents “A Night Before Christmas Carol” at the Brock Performing Arts Center-622 N. Main St., Mocksville, NC -7:30pm. Join Charles Dickens in his study on Friday, the thirteenth, 1843. History, humor and the holiday come to life in this production, written by Dr. Elliot Engel as seen on PBS and performed by David zum Brunnen–as 17 familiar characters! TICKETS: ADULT–$12; STUDENT/SENIOR–$10. Box Office: 336.751.3000.
December 8th – Breakfast with Santa
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Davie Family YMCA-215 Cemetery Street, Mocksville, NC . Please call the YMCA for details 336-753-9622
December 15th and 22nd – Horse & Buggy Rides
Enjoy Historic Downtown Mocksville illuminated by the lights on the majestic oak trees, planter box trees and rooftops with Horse and Buggy Rides. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7 per person-children 6 yrs & under free. Rides depart and return at the Gallery 185 At the Station on Main, 185 Main St.
