By Danny Federico Riverbend News
Despite the recent challenges the pandemic has caused, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce will continue to hold its 36th Annual Christmas on the Square. Taking place in historic downtown Live Oak, located at 418 Howard Street West Christmas on the Square is a three-day event which will begin on Thursday, Dec. 3 and run through Saturday, Dec. 5.
The festivities on Thursday, Dec. 3, will begin at 5:45 p.m. with Mayor Frank Davis lighting the park's Christmas tree. Hot chocolate and popcorn available to snack on. Following the tree lighting, the Kids One Mile Fun-Run, for ages 5-12, will take place at 6 p.m. and the Jingle Bell 5K Fun-Run/Walk for ages 13 and up will take place at 6:15 p.m. To cap off the night, Christmas movies will be played under the stars with refreshments provided.
On Friday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m., arts and craft vendors, along with various food vendors, will be set up and open to welcome visitors. There will also be a live band, food, bounce houses, Santa Land, where Santa will even be passing out gifts, snow and a fireworks show to end the night.
On Saturday, Dec. 5, arts and craft vendors will once again be accompanying different food vendors along the square, along with a car show, an agriculture exhibit, Santa Land and live entertainment at Millenium Park. To end the night, the Annual Christmas Parade of lights will march down Ohio Avenue, displaying dazzling lights and creative floats.