Kick off the Christmas season with fun festivities in the unique historical Chicopee Village!
 
FIRST ANNUAL CHICOPEE VILLAGE TREE RE-LIGHTING!
(We are moving forward with the event even though there is a forecast of a chance of rain)
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Festivities start at 4:00 p.m.
  • Horse drawn carriage rides
  • Trackless Polar Express (train rides) for kids
  • Santa Clause
  • Smores/bonfire
  • Classic car show
  • Live nativity
  • Christmas market
  • Food trucks
  • Lighting of Chicopee Village Christmas Tree  (Lifelong resident – Eddie Wilson and his wife Juanita)
  • Reading of the Christmas Story
  • Snow
  • Christmas Movie – (Liquid snow prevented the playing of the movie)
 
Come for a night to remember.
SCHEDULE:
 
4:00 p.m. Event Begins
 
4:15 p.m. (Live Music) Chicopee Baptist Praise Team
 
5:00 p.m. (Live Music) Sola City Church Choir
 
5:30 p.m. (Live Music) Chicopee Woods Elementary School Choir
 
6:00 p.m. (Live Music) Sherry Ridgeway
 
6:30 p.m. Reading of the Christmas Story and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
 
6:45 p.m. Let it Snow!
 
7:00 p.m. Outdoor Christmas Movie (The Grinch)
How much does it cost?
The only cost would be that special gift you buy from a local vendor in the Christmas Market or food from a food truck.
Will it really snow?
Yes, we will have snow after the tree lighting while we all sing along to “I’m Dreaming Of  A White Christmas”.
Will there be T-shirts for sale?
Absolutely. The long-sleeve T-shirts will be available during the event for $20.00. Cash, Card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay accepted.
 
This being our first annual Christmas Village Event, we wanted something people in the village can wear with joy.
 
We will have a limited number of T-shirts ranging in sizes from kids to adults. 
 
 
SPONSORS OF THE EVENT:
The event is primarily being sponsored by the coming together of three churches in the historical Chicopee Village, as well as a corporate sponsors.
 
       
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
 
Lancaster Music Company
Since 1949
 
 
 
Grizzard Gardens, LLC.
Horticulturist & Garden Design
 
How can I be part of the Christmas Market or make a donation to be a sponsor?
Become a sponsor OR sign up to be part of the Christmas Market by tapping the following button: