Drive-thru Christmas celebration tonight

Bring your Christmas spirit to downtown Norton on Friday, Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. for a Drive-Thru Christmas Celebration!

Drive Market Place to 7th Street and admire holiday decorations, your favorite holiday characters, and our new 22-foot Christmas tree. See https://tinyurl.com/nortonsantastation for driving route options.

Decorate your vehicle to add to the merriment using window markers and other safe materials. Drive to see Santa, Mrs. Claus and their helpers who will be handing out free treat stockings. Treat bags will be handed out on 7th Street as you exit the parade.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to COVID-19, this Drive-Thru Christmas Celebration will be held in lieu of the annual Norton Christmas Parade. During this event we ask everyone to please:

Remain in your vehicle. It is possible to take photos of decorations and Santa from your vehicle. Carpool only with people living in your immediate household. Wear face masks to protect yourself and parade volunteers.

For questions about how the Drive-Thru Christmas Celebration will be conducted and whereto go, please call Michele Knox, Norton Parks and Recreation Director, at 679-0754, orMarty Hagy at 276/219-9949.