COVINGTON, Ga. - Christmas decorations have begun going up. Christmas songs have started playing on the radio. Christmas parties are being planned. Christmas is always the most wonderful time of the year in Downtown Covington. Main Street Covington invites you and your family to begin the Christmas season in Downtown Covington!
The Lighting of Downtown Covington presented by the City of Covington and High Priority Plumbing will take place on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Local children’s choirs and musicians will perform throughout the event, and Santa Claus will be available for photo opportunities. Not only will the official City of Covington Christmas tree be lit during the event, but the sky over Downtown Covington will light up with fireworks at 7 p.m. and more than 100,000 lights provided by Christmas Décor by Great Estates will light up the buildings.
The Lighting of Downtown Covington, which was recently named one of the Top 10 Tree Lighting Events in Georgia by Trips to Discover, will be a great opportunity to begin your Christmas shopping. While the event is taking place, several of the businesses around Downtown Covington will be offering great specials and holiday promotions. Be sure to follow Main Street Covington on social media for updates on all of the great specials being offered that evening.
As you can imagine, there will be road closures. Clark Street will be closed in front of the Historic Courthouse beginning at noon. Before the event begins, the roads around the Square and one block off of the Square will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15.
JACO Contracting Inc. and Fat Boys Golf Carts will have limited free golf cart shuttles throughout downtown. Designated handicap parking will be available at the downtown branch of BB&T which is located at 1134 Clark Street SW. The golf cart pickup and drop off locations will be at the Elm Street side of Mayfield’s Ace Hardware and at Morgan Plaza.
The Lighting of Downtown Covington is just the beginning of Christmas in Covington presented by the City of Covington and High Priority Plumbing. Main Street Covington has scheduled some other great Christmas events!
Dec. 1: Covington Christmas Parade at 10 a.m.
presented by the City of Covington, Covington Lions Club and High Priority Plumbing
Bring your friends to Downtown Covington and celebrate the Christmas season during the annual Christmas Parade presented by the Covington Lions Club. For more information about the parade, please email the Covington Lions Club at covingtongalions@gmail.com.
Dec. 1: Christmas Parade After Party from 2 to 5 p.m.
presented by Newton Federal Bank with High Priority Plumbing
Join us on the square after the Christmas Parade for an after party! We will have various activities available such as wreath decorating, photos with Santa, visits from princesses and more!
Dec. 6: Candlelight & Carriages from 6 to 9 p.m.
presented by Newton Federal Bank with High Priority Plumbing
Experience "A Christmas in Covington" the old-fashioned way. Each Thursday night until Christmas, horse-drawn carriages will chauffeur you and your party around the Covington Historic District as you take in the brisk, December air & beautiful, seasonal scenery. Stop by any of the amazing restaurants on the square and cozy up with a bite to eat, and find that extra-special gift for someone on your "Nice List" at your favorite merchant during extended business hours.
Dec.9: Live Nativity from 6 to 8 p.m.
presented by High Priority Plumbing & Covington First United Methodist Church
Gather on the Square for one of Covington’s greatest traditions: the Live Nativity. The First United Methodist Church of Covington will bring the Christmas story to life in this unforgettable reenactment. Christmas music with readings of the Christmas story at 6:30pm and 7:15pm.
Dec. 13: Candlelight & Carriages from 6 to 9 p.m.
presented by Newton Federal Bank with High Priority Plumbing
Experience "A Christmas in Covington" the old-fashioned way. Each Thursday night until Christmas, horse-drawn carriages will chauffeur you and your party around the Covington Historic District as you take in the brisk, December air & beautiful, seasonal scenery. Stop by any of the amazing restaurants on the square and cozy up with a bite to eat, and find that extra-special gift for someone on your "Nice List" at your favorite merchant during extended business hours.
Dec. 20: Candlelight & Carriages from 6 to 9 p.m.
presented by Newton Federal Bank with High Priority Plumbing
Experience "A Christmas in Covington" the old-fashioned way. Each Thursday night until Christmas, horse-drawn carriages will chauffeur you and your party around the Covington Historic District as you take in the brisk, December air & beautiful, seasonal scenery. Stop by any of the amazing restaurants on the square and cozy up with a bite to eat, and find that extra-special gift for someone on your "Nice List" at your favorite merchant during extended business hours.
Santa will also be making several trips to Downtown Covington.
Nov. 15: Photos with Santa in the Square Park from 7 to 10 p.m.
Dec. 1: Photos with Santa inside the Historic Courthouse from 1 to 5 p.m.
Dec. 2: Photos with Santa inside the Historic Courthouse from 2 to 6 p.m.
Dec. 15: Photos with Santa inside the Historic Courthouse from 1 to 5 p.m.
Dec. 16: Photos with Santa inside the Historic Courthouse from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Photos with Santa are FREE if you use your own camera. You may purchase professional photos from Wright Expressions Photography. For more information, please contact Wright Expressions Photography at 678-908-7753.
For more information about The Lighting of Downtown Covington and other Christmas events, please follow Main Street Covington on Facebook at www.facebook.com/downtowncovingtonga or call 770-385-2077.
Main Street Covington is a locally funded non-profit volunteer organization comprised of residents, professionals, and property and business owners. Main Street Covington is committed to doing its part to create an atmosphere in Covington’s downtown / Central Business District that encourages a thriving economy.
