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Paris Trail of Holiday Lights: Meet Santa & Festive Family Fun in Paris, AR

Paris Trail of Holiday Lights: Meet Santa & Festive Family Fun in Paris, AR

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Paris, AR- Visit Santa in Paris! Santa will be open 5 days a week in December from 3 pm to 7 pm (closes on Wednesday and Sunday). Families will have a photo opportunity with Santa free of charge. Santa welcomes pets and parents too, don't forget your camera!

We invite you to Fall in love with Paris this holiday season beginning on November 21st with lunch at one of our amazing restaurants. After lunch, collect a free keepsake ornament from Santa during the Merchant’s Open House from 1-4 pm and get a jump-start on your holiday shopping. 

On Saturday, November 27th at 6 pm, be there for the 24th annual Trail of Holiday Lights official lighting ceremony when the City of Paris will light more than 100,000 sparkling lights and display 28 themed trees decorated by local clubs and organizations. We will live stream the lighting via the Paris Arkansas Chamber Facebook page for those that wish to view from their home.

The wildly popular Paris Christmas parade will take place on Saturday, November 28th going through downtown Paris. Parade entries will throw candy, so bring a bag to fill up. Enjoy Christmas music, hot cocoa, and great photo opportunities in Paris! This year's theme is A Cozy Country Christmas! Email [email protected] for parade entry and registration. You must register to enter a float, others do not have to register. 

Don't miss out on the Shop Small sales during Shop Small Saturday on November 27th! Bring the family back each Saturday evening for shopping, dining, and Free horse & carriage rides around the courthouse square to see the 100,000+ lights and the only Eiffel Tower in Arkansas. Shop our local merchants to complete your holiday experience in Paris! Contact Tonya Fletcher at the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce at 479-963-2244 or visit ParisArkansas.com. Tour groups welcome! 
Tourist Attraction
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    Silence is golden in the quaint adobe Friends Meeting House on Canyon Road. Holiday bustle can overwhelm even the best-laid plans. After festivities with loved ones, recharge in Santa Fes timeless sanctuaries, offering centuries-old serenity and soul refreshment. Santa Fe: A Proven Prescription for Peace Mindful sitting, a practice revered in Eastern and Western traditions, thrives in Santa Fe. Join Sunday First Day Meetings at the historic Olive Rush Quaker Meeting House on Canyon Road—visit

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    Imagine swapping Bing Crosbys nostalgic croon for the vibrant holiday spirit of Santa Fe. From the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 28, with church bells echoing through the air, to a cappella carolers wandering Canyon Road on Christmas Eve, Santa Fe delivers a season filled with historic celebrations and joyful songs. Hearts are alight in Santa Fe when the holidays arrive. (Photo Credit: Hannah Abelbeck, courtesy of the New Mexico History Museum) Deck the Halls at the Palace Delight

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    NOTE: This event was cancelled for December 2020. The holiday season in Tempe is renowned for creating lasting memories and cherished traditions that ignite festive spirit. Visitors to Tempe always leave with hearts full of holiday magic. One of Tempes most beloved annual events was the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake, typically held on the second Saturday of December at 6 p.m. This standout metro Phoenix holiday attraction featured about 50 boats brilliantly decorated with tw