Dig out your ugly sweaters and get ready for cold time in the old town this Saturday night, and throughout this holiday season. The Town of Kearny and Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce have announced the cornucopia of delights in store for the citizens and friendly visitors during the annual seasonal celebrations.
On Saturday, Dec. 7: Line up for the Winter Wonderland Electric Light Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. on Airport Rd. It will start around 6 p.m., when it is getting dark. Winter Wonderland opens at 5 p.m., uptown at Alden Rd.
Polar Express will be held at Kearny Elks Lodge, located at 401 Airport Rd. on Thursday, Dec. 19. Meet Santa, enjoy free hot chocolate and popcorn or buy a pozole. Guest arrival begins at 5:45 p.m. and Santa arrives at 6 p.m. The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The Chamber of Commerce is also having the Angel Tree Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 8. The Memorial of Angels and Luminarias ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse, located at 355 Alden Rd. in Kearny. All wings and luminarias purchased will be displayed with the Community Christmas Tree and can be picked up after the ceremony.
House beautiful? Email your name, contact number, address, pictures and videos of house to tflowers@kearnyplaza.gov between Saturday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 20, for the House Decorating Competition. Judging will be on Saturday, Dec. 21. Winners will be announced via Facebook on Monday, Dec. 23.
From Monday, Dec. 9 – Friday, Dec. 20, Norm’s IGA is hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Competition. Entries can be taken to Norm’s during business hours during this time period. Judging will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21. Winners will be announced via Facebook on Monday, Dec. 23.
Stay warm, stay safe and have a great time!