Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town … of Braselton

The holiday season kicks into high gear in the town of Braselton with the appearance of the Winter Wonderland Princess as she ushers in “Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton” by making her way down the Winter Wonderland Parade route, spreading holiday cheer and her special brand of magic to everyone she passes.

In addition to the parade down Ga. Highway 53, this community-wide event in the heart of historic Braselton also includes a holiday festival in Braselton Park with vendor booths, children’s activities and live entertainment. Cookies with Santa — a special, ticketed event held in Braselton’s Community Room — gives little ones a little one-on-one time with the Jolly Old Elf himself.

Local businesses Chateau Élan and Year One will play host to special events held in conjunction with “Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton” — the Vineyard Run for Hope 1K, 5K and 10K and the Year One Braselton Bash and Christmas Car Show.

Here's the schedule of events:

• 7:30 a.m. — Vineyard Run for Hope 10K at Chateau Élan benefitting the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
• 9 a.m. — Vineyard Run for Hope 1K Tot Trot at Chateau Élan, also benefitting the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Holiday festival in Braselton Park
• 9:30 a.m. — Vineyard Run for Hope 5K at Chateau Élan benefitting the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
• 10:30 a.m. — Winter Wonderland Parade along Ga. Highway 53
• Noon — Santa’s Magic Show (onstage)
• 1 to 3 p.m. — Jr. Safari Petting Zoo (rear of Braselton Community Center)
• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Miss Lollipop in the Park with balloon animals and entertainment for pint-sized patrons
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Face Painting in the Park
• 2 p.m. — Cookies with Santa (ticketed event in the Braselton Community Room)
• 2 to 6 p.m. — Year One Braselton Bash and Christmas Car Show benefitting Holiday Connection Jackson County (free car show registration when you donate a new, unwrapped toy with a minimum value of $5)

Mayor Bill Orr, the Braselton Police Department and Town of Braselton Council members and employees wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season!

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