2024 Tree Lighting
November 6, 2025 - It is the most wonderful time of the year, and you are invited to celebrate the second Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 1st. Entertainment will be begin at 5:30pm in front of the Historic Courthouse. The lights will turn on at 6:00pm. There are several new and wonderful decorations for everyone to enjoy! What better way to kick off the Christmas season.
Later in the week, plan on sampling tasty treats from our member restaurants and caterers at the annual Taste of the Holidays, Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank. The Taste of the Holidays will be Thursday, December 4th from 4:30pm – 7:30pm at the Civic Center. Thank you to our Silver Sponsors, Sabine State Bank and Specter, Inc. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber for $15 each.
The Lighted Christmas Parade, Sponsored by HR Group will on Saturday, December 6th at 6:00pm on the downtown square. Roger Doyle, this year’s Grand Marshal, will lead off the parade. There is still plenty of time to sign up your float, pick up truck, golf cart etc in the parade. Thank you to the following sponsors: HR Group, City of Center, Dazzle Me Pink and Blue, Farmers State Bank, Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation and Specter, Inc.
There will be a Historic Courthouse Open House again this year on Wednesday, December 10th from 12noon until 2:00pm. There will be entertainment and refreshments.
Many retail businesses and Banks will welcome customers at their Christmas Open Houses. Make sure you support our local business and shop local.
For more information, contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or email at info@shelbycountychamber.com.
