The 2019 holiday season officially kicks off with the Christmas Tree Lighting in Victorian Square this Friday, December 6, followed by the Hometowne Christmas Parade happening Saturday, December 7. At 6:30 p.m. on Friday, City of Sparks Mayor Ron Smith will flip the switch on the big beautiful blue spruce tree that permanently resides in Victorian Square next to the gazebo … [Read more...]
Christmas Arrives in Sparks
John Byrne photos/Tribune The spirit of the season was alive and well in Rail City on Saturday for the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade. An early morning snow turned into a chilly sunny afternoon filled with marching bands, floats and music that was capped off by an appearance from Santa and his reindeer. The annual event is a finalist in USA Today’s top 10 best holiday … [Read more...]
Hometowne Christmas Parade Set for Saturday
The City of Sparks Hometowne Christmas parade weekend is scheduled for Friday, starting with the annual tree lighting ceremony and ending with the Christmas Parade the next day. The tree lighting ceremony will be held on Friday evening, the night before the parade, from 6:30-7 p.m. next to the large gazebo on the corner of Victorian Avenue and Victorian Plaza Circle. The … [Read more...]
Parade registration open for Sparks Hometowne Christmas
Registration for the 2016 Hometowne Christmas Parade is officially open. Register early and receive a discount from the regular registration fee. Early registration ends on Sept. 6. Go online to www.cityofsparks.us/christmasparade and follow the parade registration link. The fee structure for parade applicants is as follows: Early Registration 07/11/2016 – 09/06/2016 … [Read more...]