At Christmastime, Fairhope, Alabama Has The Most Enchanting Main Street In The Country
Alabama is home to many towns that are simply magical at Christmastime. One in particular is the beautiful coastal town of Fairhope. What makes Fairhope such a magical place to visit during this time of year is its festive downtown area. Take a look below to learn about Fairhope and the festive events that are scheduled to take place downtown this holiday season. You’ll want to attend them all.
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Fairhope is located along the shoreline of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, Alabama. This picturesque town is a must-visit year-round, but at Christmastime, it's extra special.
Several events are scheduled to take place in downtown Fairhope this holiday season. On Thursday, November 21st at 5:30 p.m., Fairhope's Lighting of the Trees will take place. This magical event brings the entire community together to kick off the holiday season. Local school bands and choirs are also scheduled to perform.
On Saturday, November 23rd, children and adults will gather downtown for its annual "Movie in the Street: On Fairhope Avenue." The Polar Express will be the film playing, and showtime will be 6:30 p.m. Don't forget to bring along a chair and cozy blanket. Refreshments will be available, and the event is free.
On Sunday, November 24th, Fairhope will be hosting its annual Christmas Open House from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Several of the shops in downtown Fairhope are closed on Sundays. However, on this particular Sunday, they'll be open and ready to meet your Christmas shopping needs.
On Friday, December 6th, Fairhope's Magical Christmas Parade will take place at 7 p.m. This is one of the city's main Christmas events and you don't want to miss it!
On December 7th and 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., downtown Fairhope will be hosting its annual Santa Saturday. On these two special days, children can visit Santa and have their picture taken with him.
For more information about downtown Fairhope's 2019 Christmas events, you can view the city's website here and its Facebook page here.
Have you ever visited downtown Fairhope, Alabama during Christmastime? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.
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