Christmas officially arrives in downtown Columbus today with Festival of Lights activities and the return of the Festival of Lights parade.
Here is the schedule for today’s activities
- Noon to 2:30 p.m.: Pictures with Santa, from Columbus Parks and Recreation, The Commons
- Noon to 4 p.m.: Festival Activities in Non-Profit Showcase at The Commons
- 2 to 5 p.m.: Sleigh Races by the Tony Stewart Foundation, Fourth Street.
- 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Santa’s Candyland Parking Lot Party | Centra Credit Union, Fifth Street
- 4 to 6 p.m. – Reindeer Games with Columbus Parks and Recreation, in the 700 block of Washington Street, multiple refreshment stations with hot chocolate and treats
- 6 p.m., Columbus Festival of Lights Parade, followed by a fireworks show after the parade presented by RE/MAX Real Estate and Zaharakos.