Santa and Mayor on horse drawn carriage
Santa with horse-drawn carriage

Main Event to Take Place in Gardner MA on Thursday December 15, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm

FREE Horse and Buggy Carriage rides will be offered to those wishing to view the Christmas Lights in the Chair City in a unique way. The Route will start at City Hall and go down Main Street, circle LaFayette Park, head back up, and go back to City Hall via Pleasant Street.

Event was originally scheduled on a different date, now it’s Thursday December 15, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm.

Schedule of Events – Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm

Santa at Johns Sport Shop
Santa at John’s Sport Shop
Snow Princess at Velvet Goose
Snow Princess
5-7pm: Carriage rides! Starting in front of City Hall and sleighing through Downtown. Check out the beautiful shop windows and lighting displays on Main Street, Lafayette Square and Monument Park.
5-7pm: Naughty or Nice?! Visit with Santa at John’s Sport Shop.
5-7pm: You Light up our Life! Pose with Sasha the Snow Princess on Main Street. Sasha is a LED Stiltwalker and is excited to return to Downtown Gardner. Sponsored by John’s Sport Shop and The Velvet Goose.
5-7pm Hot Cocoa, Coffee and Treats! Holy Family Academy will be selling goodies for their fundraising programs. Visit them on Main Street.
6-7pm FaLaLa 🎶 Caroling with the Mayor. Join Mayor Nicholson as he spreads holiday cheer on Main Street. All Welcome!
Participating Businesses: Check with your favorite Downtown Businesses to see if they are open Thursday December 15th from 5-7pm. Some we know are participating include VIBE Studio, John’s Sport Shop, The Velvet Goose, Studio 4 Potters, The Witches’ Wardrobe, Terrapin Traders, and Happy Trails Natural Foods.
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