Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
(KAIR) -- The Commercial Street mall in downtown Atchison will soon be illuminated with light for the holiday season.
The third annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Thursday evening.
Atchison Chamber of Commerce Projects Coordinator Mary Jane Sowers says the festivities will begin at 5:15 with the arrival of Mister and Mrs. Santa Claus via historic fire truck.
(Play Audio) RT: :31
On those candy canes are the times that Santa will be in his house in the 500 block of Commercial to hear wish lists from children.
He’ll be back to visit November 24th, December 1st, 8th and 15th from 10 until one.
Also, Sowers says Thursday’s activities will also have an incentive for parents to give to their local food pantries.
(Audio Continues) RT: :17
In an effort to stay warm during Thursday’s festivities, hot coffee and cocoa will be provided free of charge from the Girl Scout Troop 8347 and Cottage of the Seasons will be provide free bags of popcorn.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Doniphan Co search warrant leads to 3 arrests
Horton truck driver seriously injured in Monday wreck
Sex crimes charges hold Atchison teen
Fleeing, drugs, hold Atchison man
Attempted bike escape earns prison stay
Atchison's USD 409 names new Superintendent
Falls City Officials respond to criticism
Third day Superintendent candidate named by USD 409
ATCH CO SO seeks tips regarding stolen motorcycle
Former 1st District Legislative candidate wins defamation case
USD 415 to begin alternative education program
Expansion of Atchison skatepark planned
NioCorp to begin 12-week drilling program
Olathe woman arrested in Jackson Co on drug charges
Hiawatha City Commission approves fireworks on trial basis
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief to retire
Two new members appointed to Brown Co Planning Commission
USD 409's Honeywell named as superintendent finalist
LATEST STORIES
Spring cleaning time in the city of Horton
Summer EBT cards being distributed in Nebraska
Early morning power outage planned for Falls City
MO Congressman Graves critical of USPS
Grant apps for Falls City Amphitheater project denied
Jackson Heights names new MS/HS Principal
Seatbelt surveys coming to local counties
Commission approves bid for chip sealing county roadways
RELATED STORIES
Atchison Co Commission Focuses On Speed Limits
Warnock Lake in Atchison Under Public Health Warning
Auburn School Board Approves Bids
Amelia Earhart Bridge Open to Final Traffic Configuration
One Person Injured in Atchison Wreck
MMA Meet and Greet Hopes to Provide Spark to Atchison Economy
Atchison Co Commission to Talk Transfer Station Privatization
Atchison Co to Take Over Township Road Maintenance
Atchison Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault
St. Joseph Man in Custody for Atchison Car Burglaries and Chase
Hiawatha, Ks 66434