‘Hometown Christmas Celebration’ This Saturday, Dec. 3rd
The City of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Christmas on the Square event on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Returning as a special guest will be Santa Claus.
Event will begin with a reading of The Christmas Story by Bettye Trask.
Parade will begin at 4:00 p.m., and a Nativity Petting Zoo will be on site from 4:00 to 7:40 p.m.
Santa will be available for visits with the children from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Also available during this time will be Art & Crafts and activities for all ages.
Be sure to stop by for a FREE book at the Freestone County Retired Teachers Association’s booth. Their annual Children’s Book Project offers pre-school, picture books, and chapter books for all reading levels.
A Live Nativity Drama will be performed by members of the River of Life Family Worship Center. Performances will be at 5:45 and 6:45 p.m.
A special Tree Lighting ceremony will be held at 6:15 p.m.
Also during the event, drop of an unwrapped toy for the Blue Santa Toy Drive, presented by Fairfield Police Association.
Parade Sign Up
Everyone is invited to participate in the Christmas Parade. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place.
Completed applications are due by Friday, December 2nd at 12:00 noon.
The Chamber of Commerce will host the Santa Claus for the parade. Please do NOT have any additional live Santa’s on your float.
Line-up will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Elementary School. Parade will start promptly at 4:00 p.m.
A licensed driver must operate autos and large vehicles. Small vehicles (mini-bikes, small tractors, etc.) must be operated by a person 12 years or older.
An adult responsible for following all parade rules shall accompany youth organizations or groups.
NO horses will be allowed for 2021 (due to safety issues). NO sirens or horns will be allowed to sound, due to nativity animals in the parade.
For additional parade guidelines, contact the Chamber office at 903-389-5792 or chamber@fairfieldtx.com
Vendor Booth Reservations
Local artists, non-profit organizations, and community groups are invited to set up a vendor booth during Fairfield’s Christmas On the Square event this Saturday, December 3rd.
Sell a product, do a giveaway, or play a game with the kids in our community.
All Vendor booths are FREE.
Please sign up with the Chamber office by calling 903-389-5792 or via email to chamber@fairfieldtx.com
Booth set-up must be completed by 2:30 p.m. (If you arrive later, roads will be blocked to pull in and unload).
Limited electrical outlets are available. Vendors are responsible for extension cords (as needed).
If used, TENTS MUST BE WEIGHTED DOWN.
No parking inside barricade before or during the event.
We hope you will join us!
