Christmas in Columbia is this Saturday, December 7th, 2024 wth several great events planned.
The historic Trabue Russell House will have Santa Claus from 10:00am-11:30amCT. Bring the kids to not only see Santa, but to get a taste of the history of our community.
Shop the local retail stores all day, many with holiday specials.
The City Barn will again be celebrating with ‘Christmas at the City Farm', 135 Moore Street, from 9:00am-4:00pmCT with over 90 small businesses. Admission is $5.00; children12 & under free.
The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the new time of 5:00pmCT. This year’s parade theme is ‘A Traditional Christmas’. There is no cost for registration, but all entries MUST register by calling the Chamber at 270-384-6020 or email: coladair@duo-county.com
The Grand Marshal this year is Trenton Page, the 2024-2025 Kentucky State FFA President.
There will be judged categories for floats and decorated non-floats, such as golf carts, ATV’s, even pickup trucks not pulling a float but remember, anyone driving any vehicle in the parade must have a valid driver’s license.
Morgan Smith Industries will again have restroom facilities and goodies available for children of all ages for the judged lot.
There will be lots of non-judged entries including vintage cars and motorcycles; dignitaries including Little Miss & Mister; non-judged floats; Adair County Schools Sports floats; the award winning band along with band alumni (and directed by former band director, Tim Allen); the ACHS Choir; the ACHS ROTC; the Shriners and their entertaining antics; trucks & tractors of all sorts; emergency vehicles and of course, Santa & Mrs. Clause will be riding in the fire truck. It’s going to be a wonderful parade!
The first annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Home Tour will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:00pmCT. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at each house, or in advance at the following locations: Chamber of Commerce, First & Farmers National Bank, Southern Nest Realty (Columbia Office), and RLS Studio Salon.
Homes on the tour are: Richard Schwartz, 201 College Park; Marlton & Beverly Loy, 600 Crestview Loop; Mike & Thelma Robertson, 502 Rice Drive; Benton & Ashton Fudge, 6054 Pelham Branch Road; and Elliot & Hailey Burton, 135 Kellyville Road.
Get your ticket punched at each home to enter a grand prize drawing and register at each home for door prizes. Refreshments provided at the home of Richard Swartz.
