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Santa, tree lighting, ice skating returns to Avalon on Nov. 18

Once the calendar rolls past October and Halloween, it's time to talk Christmas. From Santa Claus to shopping to tree lightings to ice skating and more, when November arrives, it's all about the holidays.

‘Tis almost the season and Avalon in Alpharetta will soon transform into a winter wonderland for the holidays. On Nov. 18 (the Sunday before Thanksgiving) from 1 to 8 p.m., the North Fulton community is invited to get festive and celebrate the fifth annual Lighting of Avalon presented by Northside Hospital. 
“Over the past few years, The Lighting of Avalon has become one of Atlanta’s largest holiday celebrations and an essential tradition for many families,” said Cayley Mullen, hospitality and marketing director at Avalon. “For the fifth year in a row, we will serve as North Fulton’s home for the holidays. We are so excited to welcome in the most magical season of the year with our closest friends, family and neighbors.”
Starting with The Lighting of Avalon, the seasonal events lineup includes:

The Lighting of Avalon: Avalon's annual tree lighting celebration will take place on Nov. 18 from 1 to 8 p.m. The free community event that attracts thousands of holiday revelers will feature live music, family activities, ice skating performances, fireworks and so much more. The 40-foot Christmas tree, which sits atop Avalon's world-class Concierge, will be the center of a magical parade at sunset, where Santa will arrive to light the tree and officially kick off the most wonderful time of the year. Additionally, guests who spend $300 or more during The Lighting of Avalon and present a same day receipt to Concierge will receive a free pair of tickets to Avalon on Ice. The full event schedule is as follows:

  • 1 to 4 p.m.: Activity Row
    • Take the family for a stroll along Avalon Boulevard for face painting, balloon art, caricatures, photo booth fun and more!
  • 1 to 9 p.m.: Avalon On Ice
    • Avalon on Ice kicks off with an enchanted ice skating performance at 1 p.m. and the rink officially opens to the public at 2 p.m.
  • 1 to 5 p.m.: Festive Holiday Tunes and Performances
    • Starting at 1 p.m., enjoy a live DJ spinning holiday hits as well as seasonal performances from local entertainment throughout the day. 
  • 5 to 6 p.m.: Holiday Cheer with North Point Community Church
    • North Point Community Church will take the main stage to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.
  • 6:30 to 8 p.m.: Bogey and the Viceroy Performance
  • 7 p.m.: Tree Lights
    • Help Santa countdown to the lighting of the magnificent 40-foot tree to kick off the perfect holiday at Avalon!
  • Pet Nights with Santa: Each Tuesday of the holiday season beginning Nov. 20, bring your furry friends to Santa's Cottage from 4 to 7 p.m. for the paw-fect photo sesh. No appointments are necessary.

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