Christmas Events in Kennesaw

Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday the 4th!

Join Mayor Mark Mathews, members of the Kennesaw City Council, and other City officials as they "flip the switch" to light the official Christmas tree of Kennesaw. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Depot. The program is free to attend and will include holiday choral music, a sing-along, free warm beverages and cookies and holiday cheer.

Santa Parade on Saturday the 13th!

The City of Kennesaw's 2008 Santa Parade is sure to inspire delight and wonder for the young, and young at heart. This year's parade theme is "Our Hometown Christmas".
The Santa Parade will feature festive holiday characters, musical ensembles, marching bands, designer floats, live reindeer and the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus. Other units will include dance troops, baton twirlers, boy and girl scouts, church groups, antique cars and more.
The parade will begin at 12:00 noon and last approximately one hour. The parade route begins at Park Drive and progresses through downtown Kennesaw to Sardis Street, looping around to finish near the Depot. Arrive early for a good viewing location and dress appropriately for the weather.

Following the parade, join us at the Depot for the annual Day with Santa event. From 1:00-4:00 p.m. kids and their families are invited to line-up and meet Santa Claus - for free!
Bring your own camera or let our professional photographer take your picture for you.

In addition to scheduled stage entertainment, a number of holiday streetmosphere characters, craft vendors, inflatables and attractions will be on-hand for the amusement of visitors. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.