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SUMMARY:2023 Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Albertville Thanksgiving/Christmas Parade\n\n& Downtown Open House Weekend\n\nDowntown Albertville will be bustling with activities starting November 16th with the City of Albertville Tree Lighting Ceremony and Thanksgiving/Christmas Parade and continuing November 17th and 18th with the Albertville Christmas Open House weekend. The Albertville Chamber of Commerce will host the weekend festivities kicking off the 2023 holiday selling season with the "biggest shop small event of the year!"  The Tree Lighting ceremony will start at 5:10pm Thursday\, November 16th at the Rotary Park Pavilion with a performance by AHS Choir. The parade will start shortly after at 5:30pm. This year's parade is presented by Howard Bentley Buick GMC with spotlight sponsors Aviation Service Partners (ASP)\, Bootleggers Pizza and Pints\, Food City\, GPS Powersports\, Jesus Granados-State Farm\, Tyson Foods\, Wayne Sanderson Farms. Albertville Christmas Open House will begin at 5pm on Friday\, November 17th and will continue through 2pm Saturday\, November 18th. The Downtown Christmas Open House presenting sponsors are The Hornbuckle Agency- ALFA Insurance\, Howard Bentley Buick GMC\, Bucci and Progress Rail and the spotlight sponsors are Liberty Bank\, MDA Professional Group\, Santa Fe\, Paragon\, and Spices Smokehouse. There will be a variety of activities during the Open House. Some of the activities are: (See below for details) \n\n\n	Carriage Rides:  Shoppers can enjoy free carriage rides throughout the downtown area. The carriages will run 5pm-9pm Friday and 10am-2pm on Saturday. Loading and unloading for the carriages will be located at the Chamber of Commerce.\n	Cookies w/Santa: Santa will be at the Historic Train Depot on Saturday\, November 18th from 10am-1pm. Children will receive cookies and can give their Christmas list to Santa.  Bicycle giveaway!\n	AHS Choir: Carolers will perform on Saturday at different locations throughout downtown.\n	La Michoacan Homemade Ice Cream:  Hosting a kids sugar cone Christmas tree decorating station Friday evening 6-8pm.  They will also offer Abuelita hot chocolate/sweet tamales bar for guests both days.\n	Shades of Pemberley Bookstore:  Mulled wine and cider will be offered on Friday for adults. Christmas story time for children Saturday November 18th (times vary).  Children can enjoy dramatic readings of their favorite Christmas stories as they are joined by Pemberley Penguin.\n	Hammer's Hall: Local Joe's will host Merry Market in Hammer's Hall from 9am-4pm Saturday Nov. 18th.\n	Local Joe's:  Featuring a hot cocoa or cider bar along with many surprises for their guests all weekend long.\n	Albertville Home Bakery:  Mrs. Claus will be at the bakery with her holiday cookie decorating kits on Saturday\, November 18th from 10am-2pm. Children will be able to decorate their cookies and parents will be encouraged to post pictures of their children's decorated cookies on the bakery Facebook page and tag Albertville Home Bakery.\n	Kids Train: A youth-sized train will be located in the Depot parking lot from 10am-2pm.\n	Busted Oak Bourbon Society: Holiday Drink Specials both Friday and Saturday. Live music Friday evening. \n	Stach on East Main: Hosting their Pink Friday shopping event.\n	Bucci Boutique/Bucci Beaus: providing cocoa\, cookies\, and Holiday Specials both days.\n	Unique 4 U Design Studio: Light refreshments with special savings both days.  \n	The Plaid Giraffe Children's Clothing Store will have Santa from 5-7pm Friday and offer ornament making Saturday for children 12 and under. \n	The Outdoor Loft: Jingle and Mingle Friday\, November 17th 5-9pm.\n	JaMoka's Coffee Co.: Hosting a hot chocolate and cider bar for their guests from 7am-2pm on Saturday\, November 18th.\n	Downtown Farmer's Market: The local farmers will be open 9-2 and have a special holiday market with local jams\, jellies\, breads\, etc. Perfect for holiday gift giving!\n	Albertville Museum: hosting letters to Santa both days\; 5-8 Friday\, 9-2 Saturday.  Children will be able to sit down to pen their letters to Santa and drop them in the North Pole Mailbox.  \n	Skate Sand Mountain: Grand Opening weekend for the largest ice-skating rink in North Alabama at Sand Mountain Amphitheater.\n	Gordo's Way: Will have free hot chocolate while supplies last!\n	Yeimi's Bakery: Hosting giveaways\, seasonal desserts\, hot chocolate\, and hot drinks along with cookie decorating.\n	Weather's Furniture and Hardware: Special Holiday Savings both days.\n	The Corner Loft at 75 & Main: This Airbnb is available to stay for the weekend. With a balcony view\, you can stay comfy and cozy after a long day of shopping\, right in the heart of Downtown Albertville.\n	El Sol King Pollo: Offering Authentic Mexican dishes and serving traditional Mexican Ponche Navideno both days\; Friday until 7:30\, Saturday 10:30-7:30.\n	CloverTween Boutique: Hosting Christmas Friendship Bracelet making.\n	Cherrywood Market: Offering Special Holiday surprises to their shoppers.\n	Free Holiday Gift Wrapping: The Albertville Chamber of Commerce will provide free gift-wrapping November 17th through December 21st for any purchase made locally with a valid receipt. Please provide your own box. Holiday gift wrapping sponsored by Guntersville Chevrolet.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; color: rgb(62\, 62\, 62)\; font-family: &quot\;Work Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\; outline: 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 18pt\;">Albertville Thanksgiving/Christmas Parade</span></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\n<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 18pt\;">&amp\; Downtown Open House Weekend</span></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\n<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Downtown Albertville will be bustling with activities starting&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">November 16<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span></span>&nbsp\;with the City of Albertville Tree Lighting Ceremony and Thanksgiving/Christmas Parade and continuing&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">November 17<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span>&nbsp\;and 18<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span></span>&nbsp\;with the Albertville Christmas Open House weekend. The Albertville Chamber of Commerce will host the weekend festivities kicking off the 2023 holiday selling season with the &ldquo\;biggest shop small event of the year!&rdquo\;&nbsp\; The Tree Lighting ceremony will start at 5:10pm Thursday\, November 16th at the Rotary Park Pavilion with a performance by AHS Choir. The parade will start shortly after at 5:30pm. This year&rsquo\;s parade is presented by&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">Howard Bentley Buick GMC&nbsp\;</span>with spotlight sponsors<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">&nbsp\;Aviation Service Partners (ASP)\, Bootleggers Pizza and Pints\, Food City\, GPS Powersports\, Jesus Granados-State Farm\, Tyson Foods\, Wayne Sanderson Farms.</span>&nbsp\;Albertville Christmas Open House will begin at 5pm on Friday\, November 17<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span>&nbsp\;and will continue through 2pm Saturday\, November 18<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span>. The Downtown Christmas Open House presenting sponsors are&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">The Hornbuckle Agency- ALFA Insurance\, Howard Bentley Buick GMC\, Bucci</span>&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">Progress Rail</span>&nbsp\;and the spotlight sponsors are&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">Liberty Bank\, MDA Professional Group</span>\,&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">Santa Fe\, Paragon\, and Spices Smokehouse</span>. There will be a variety of activities during the Open House. Some of the activities are: (See below for details)&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin-top: 0px\; margin-bottom: 1rem\; color: rgb(62\, 62\, 62)\; font-family: &quot\;Work Sans&quot\;\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Carriage Rides:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Shoppers can enjoy&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">free</span>&nbsp\;carriage rides throughout the downtown area. The carriages will run 5pm-9pm Friday and 10am-2pm on Saturday. Loading and unloading for the carriages will be located at the Chamber of Commerce.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Cookies w/Santa:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Santa will be at the&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">Historic Train Depot</span>&nbsp\;on Saturday\, November 18th from 10am-1pm. Children will receive cookies and can give their Christmas list to Santa.&nbsp\; Bicycle giveaway!</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">AHS Choir:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Carolers&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">will perform on Saturday at different locations throughout downtown.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">La Michoacan Homemade Ice Cream: &nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Hosting a kids sugar cone Christmas tree decorating station Friday evening 6-8pm.&nbsp\; They will also offer Abuelita hot chocolate/sweet tamales bar for guests both days.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Shades of Pemberley Bookstore:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;Mulled wine and cider will be offered on Friday for adults. Christmas story time for children Saturday November 18<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span>&nbsp\;(times vary).&nbsp\; Children can enjoy dramatic readings of their favorite Christmas stories as they are joined by Pemberley Penguin.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Hammer&rsquo\;s Hall</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">: Local Joe&rsquo\;s will host Merry Market in Hammer&rsquo\;s Hall from 9am-4pm Saturday Nov. 18th.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Local Joe&rsquo\;s</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">:&nbsp\; Featuring a hot cocoa or cider bar along with many surprises for their guests all weekend long.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Albertville Home Bakery:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;Mrs. Claus will be at the bakery with her holiday cookie decorating kits on Saturday\, November 18th from 10am-2pm. Children will be able to decorate their cookies and parents will be encouraged to post pictures of their children&rsquo\;s decorated cookies on the bakery Facebook page and tag Albertville Home Bakery.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Kids Train:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">A youth-sized train will be located in the Depot parking lot from 10am-2pm.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Busted Oak Bourbon Society:</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;Holiday Drink Specials both Friday and Saturday. Live music Friday evening.&nbsp\;</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Stach on East Main</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">: Hosting their Pink Friday shopping event.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Bucci Boutique/Bucci Beaus</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">: providing cocoa\, cookies\, and Holiday Specials both days.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Unique 4 U Design Studio</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">: Light refreshments with special savings both days.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">The Plaid Giraffe Children&rsquo\;s Clothing Store</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;will have Santa from 5-7pm Friday and offer ornament making Saturday for children 12 and under.&nbsp\;</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">The Outdoor Loft:</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;Jingle and Mingle Friday\, November 17<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span>&nbsp\;5-9pm.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">JaMoka&rsquo\;s Coffee Co</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">.: Hosting a hot chocolate and cider bar for their guests from 7am-2pm on Saturday\, November 18<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span>.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Downtown Farmer&rsquo\;s Market:</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;The local farmers will be open 9-2 and have a special holiday market with local jams\, jellies\, breads\, etc. Perfect for holiday gift giving!</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Albertville Museum:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">hosting</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;letters to Santa both days\; 5-8 Friday\, 9-2 Saturday.&nbsp\; Children will be able to sit down to pen their letters to Santa and drop them in the North Pole Mailbox.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Skate Sand Mountain:</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;Grand Opening weekend for the largest ice-skating rink in North Alabama at Sand Mountain Amphitheater.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Gordo&rsquo\;s Way:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">W</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">ill have free hot chocolate while supplies last!</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Yeimi&rsquo\;s Bakery:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Hosting&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">giveaways\, seasonal desserts\, hot chocolate\, and hot drinks along with cookie decorating.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Weather&rsquo\;s Furniture and Hardware:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Special Holiday Savings both days.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">The Corner Loft at 75 &amp\; Main: T</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">his Airbnb is available to stay for the weekend. With a balcony view\, you can stay comfy and cozy after a long day of shopping\, right in the heart of Downtown Albertville.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">El Sol King Pollo:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Offering</span>&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Authentic Mexican dishes and serving traditional Mexican Ponche Navideno both days\; Friday until 7:30\, Saturday 10:30-7:30.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">CloverTween Boutique:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Hosting Christmas Friendship Bracelet making.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Cherrywood Market:</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">&nbsp\;Offering Special Holiday surprises to their shoppers.</span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">Free Holiday Gift Wrapping</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10pt\;">: The&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">Albertville Chamber of Commerce</span>&nbsp\;will provide free gift-wrapping November 17<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span>&nbsp\;through December 21<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 10px\; line-height: 0\; position: relative\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">st</span>&nbsp\;for any purchase made locally with a valid receipt. Please provide your own box. Holiday gift wrapping sponsored by&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: bolder\;">Guntersville Chevrolet.</span>&nbsp\;</span></li>\n</ul>\n
LOCATION:Carriage rides will depart from the Albertville Chamber of Commerce ride beside the Downtown Albertville Farmers Market.
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