This year’s Christmas in the City Festival will take place on Sunday, November 20th 2022 from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM following the Bessemer City Christmas Parade in Downtown.
VENDORS
This year’s festival will include food vendors and a variety of craft, retail and non-profit vendors! We invite you to visit downtown vendors and businesses for your Christmas shopping!
ACTIVITIES
Take a ride on the Little Blue Choo!
Face Painting
Music by Dixie Revival
Santa Claus
We invite you for the 2022 Annual Christmas Parade! This year’s parade will take place on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at 4:00 PM.
The parade will include a variety of entries and entertainment! We are pleased to announce Dr. James “Mitch” Costner with CaroMont Family Medicine as the 2022 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal.
Capture the magic of the season in Downtown with our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to take place on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at 6:30 pm. Bring the family to enjoy caroling, fellowship, photos and fun.
NOTICE: Please note the parade will start on North 14th Street, turn left onto West Virginia Avenue (downtown), and then turn left onto North 8th Street ending at Kevin Millwood Park.
Please see the parade route below:
2022 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
Dr. James “Mitch” Costner
Dr. Mitch Costner is a primary care physician at CaroMont Family Medicine in Bessemer City and Kings Mountain. Born and raised in Bessemer City, he is the son of Dr. William Costner, an Optometrist who practiced in the area for many decades. Dr. Costner earned his medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and completed his residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. With more than 28 years of experience in caring for patients, Dr. Costner specializes in family medicine.
Bessemer City “Christmas in the City & Parade” Information 2022
ATTENTION: BESSEMER CITY IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING PARADE APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CALL (704) 629-5111 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
APPLICATION: Please complete the online application below (scroll to the bottom of this page). Applications are due by Monday, November 14, 2022. Consideration on a first come, first serve basis. The Parks & Recreation Department will confirm receipt and approval of application by email.
FEE: Free
PARADE THEME: Please only have items, banners, signs, music of or relating to Christmas and/or the holiday season and appropriate for all ages.
PARADE DATE: Sunday, November 20th, 4:00 PM
LINE UP: Parade entries will line up in designated zone areas between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
*Early entries will be given first priority
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Monday, November 14th, 2022
PARADE ROUTE: Participants will be lined up on 14th Street, come down and turn on W. Virginia Avenue
CANDY: Candy is not ALLOWED to be thrown. NO EXCEPTIONS
FLOAT REQUIREMENTS: Float length not to exceed 55 ft: Float height not to exceed 13 ft. Float width not to exceed 8 ft. All materials must be able to stand up to rain or snow. Music on floats are welcome.
SANTA CLAUS: Santa will ride at the end of the Parade. NO OTHER Santa’s are allowed in the Parade.
EMERGENCY VEHICLES: NO LOUD SIRENS PERMITTED.
PETS/ANIMALS: No animals are allowed in the parade. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please note that there is NO RAIN DATE for the event.
PARADE PARTICIPANT APPLICATION
Bessemer City “Christmas in the City Vendor Information 2022
ATTENTION: BESSEMER CITY IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CALL (704) 629-5111 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
All vendors and participants in the Christmas in the City event will need to follow the guidelines as listed below to help us ensure that the event is well managed, and that City staff/crews can perform their duties as required without interruption. Our rules and guidelines are to help us run smoothly and provide a safe and sanitary environment for our patrons. Failure to comply with rules and guidelines will disqualify your participation in the future.
APPLICATION: Please complete the online application below (scroll to the bottom of this page). Application is due by Friday, November 4th. Consideration on a first come, first serve basis. The City will confirm receipt and approval of application by email/letter.
FEE: $25.00
Cash, Check (payable to: City of Bessemer City), or Credit/Debit
*No charge for non-profit or civic group.
Pay in Person: City Hall Annex, 125 East Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Mail: City of Bessemer City, ATTN: Christmas in the City, 125 East Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, NC, 28016
Please note the application does not guarantee a vendor space. Applications must be approved and fees paid in full.
CHRISTMAS THEME: Please only sell or giveaway items related to Christmas or the holiday season.
EVENT DATE: Sunday, November 20th, 2022, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SET UP TIME: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (all vehicles must be removed by 2:30 PM)
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Friday, November 4th, 2022
BOOTH SPACE: No food items unless prior approval. Responsible of all trash in your area and please dispose at end of event. City is not responsible of merchandise.
VENDOR SET UP: City will NOT provide tents, tables and chairs. Vendors must bring ALL items needed.
ELECTRICITY: Limited space available for electric hook up and must provide own cords, etc.
PET/ANIMALS: No animals are allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS
*Please note that there is NO RAIN DATE for the event.
