The title says it all, but I feel compelled to actually write a quick "to-do" list for anyone planning to come Downtown for this year's SunTrust Dickens of a Christmas!
The big event of the evening is the City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting. This event starts at 5:30pm with a special performance by the Mill Mountain Ringers. The countdown to the tree lighting will begin at 5:45pm, and the tree will be officially lit by Mayor David Bowers at 6:20pm.
In addition to all of this, this year's SunTrust Dickens of a Christmas will feature performances by the Mill Mountain Theatre, the Roanoke Children's Theatre, Miss Mona's School of Dance, and the Southwestern Virginia Ballet.
We will also have all of your old favorites, including a Strolling St. Nick, carriage rides, street actors performing scenes from "A Christmas Carol", a magician, a face-painter, a juggler, and even more.
And the SunTrust Kid's Zone will be open featuring a Winter Carnival, complete with games and prizes!
Of course, you can't forget about Santa's Workshop, which will be in the City Market Building on the Mezzanine level, sponsored by the History Museum of Western Virginia! Bring your kids out to make a gift that they can take home, all courtesy of the History Museum of Western Virginia.
As you can see, there is a ton going on, and I haven't even been able to touch the tip of the iceberg. We also have extended shopping hours in Downtown retail stores, food, and all of the great Downtown restaurant spots!
If you want a street by street timeline of events, click here to see our website, and make sure to come out and enjoy this year's SunTrust Dickens of a Christmas!
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