The City of Owensboro will light the Christmas tree near the fountains in Smothers Park this evening. The ceremony begins at 5 p.m. and includes a performance from the Kentucky Youth Chorale. Owensboro Times will stream the event live on our Facebook page.
Following the lighting of the tree, the “Dancing Lights” display will begin. Every night from 5-9 p.m., lights spread across Smothers Park and along Veterans Boulevard will “dance” to a different classic Christmas carol.
The events mark the beginning of the City’s “Hometown Christmas,” a series of holiday activities in downtown Owensboro.
From festive photo ops and interactive light displays to Christmas-themed programs and theatre performances, more than a dozen activities will take place through December 31.
Some of the more anticipated returning events include:
- November 17-December 31 — Dancing Lights: Spread across Smothers Park and along Veterans Boulevard, every 15 minutes lights will “dance” to a different classic Christmas carol.
- November 18 — Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade: Starts at 4:30 p.m. on 2nd Street
- November 25-December 30 — Energy on Ice: Outdoor skating rink on the pier behind the Owensboro Convention Center. Hours: Fridays 5-9 p.m.; Saturdays 4-9 p.m.; Sundays 4-7 p.m.
- December 2 — Holiday Stroll: Features a gnome scavenger hunt, live music, downtown shopping, coffee and cocktail crawl, and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- December 2-3 — The German American Bank Nutcracker at RiverPark Center: December 2 at 7 p.m.; December 3 at 3 p.m.
- December 8-9 — Hot Chocolate Hop: Local downtown businesses will be selling different specialty hot chocolate drinks. Hours vary.
- December 9 — Lanham Brothers Christmas Jamboree at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum: Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. Featuring Bryan White, with performances by Lucy Jagoe Chaney, Emmie Kate Williams, Mackenzie Bell, Wayne Morris, The Footstompin’ Express, and more. Shows at 3 and 7 p.m.
Find the full list of festivities at Christmas.Owensboro.org.
