“Christmas in Dacula” starts with a 5K and Fun Run, as these four participants show from the 2015 Run. The City of Dacula is planning this third annual Christmas activity for December 3.
By Heather Loveridge, Dacula, Ga. | The third annual Christmas in Dacula, to be held on December 3 from 12-8 p.m., will be hosted by Hebron Church, located on the corner of Fence and Dacula Roads. The 2016 Christmas promises to provide even more family fun than last year’s event. Presented by the Dacula Business Association and the City of Dacula, the 2015 Christmas in Dacula drew close to 10,000 attendees.
Christian Jolly, executive director of Christmas in Dacula, says: “This year we have even more great things in store, including a car show, expanded Santa’s Village and lots of shopping! This is the community’s celebration, and we hope to have another amazing turnout. We also look forward to once again giving back to our community through our support of Nothing But the Truth and Hebron Church’s C.A.R.E. ministry.”
Tony and Laura Webb play the Clauses.
Highlights for this year include:
- Santa’s Village with activities for children and teens. Only $5 for all-day access to every attraction;
- More than 80 business and craft vendors;
- Santa Claus and other character meet-and-greets;
- Tallest community Christmas tree in Gwinnett County;
- Live music from local schools and performing artists;
- Live nativity presented by Prospect United Methodist Church;
- Food truck row; and
- Car show.
Derek Spain, executive pastor , says: “Hebron Church is excited once again to be the host site for Christmas in Dacula. From the start of the 5K race in the morning to the lighting of the giant Christmas tree in the evening—and all hours in between—is a fun holiday festival filled with music, shopping, food, kids activities and lots more. At Hebron Church, we love the people of our community and we value our partnership with the Dacula Business Association, the City of Dacula and Christmas in Dacula in bringing this great event to our community.”
Returning this year is the Christmas in Dacula Jingle Jog 5K and Fun Run. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and is followed by the fun run at 9 a.m. Awards for top runners in all age groups will be given, as well as prizes for best costumes.
New for this year is the car show. The entry fee is $20 and trophies will be awarded as well as professional photos taken of each entry.
While admission is free, attendees are asked to bring cash to donate to local nonprofits. Attendees also will have the ability to donate directly to Nothing But the Truth and C.A.R.E. Additionally, the Salvation Army will be present with their kettles.
Dacula Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks says: “If you have not attended Christmas In Dacula, you are missing what we think is the premier Christmas event in Gwinnett County. I invite you to participate and enjoy the Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of the Savior.”
- For more information, visit www.christmasindacula.org.
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