Christmas Holiday Events 2013
Downtown
Belton, South Carolina
Sponsored by City of Belton, Belton Area Partnership,
Belton Area Museum Association & Belton Center for the Arts

Belton Christmas Tree Lighting & Festivities
Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 5:30 P.M.

2011 Photos of Festivities  (2 Pages)

Click for Larger View of Downtown Christmas TreeAfter the 3:30 P.M. Christmas Parade the afternoon activities for children and adults continued beginning at 5:30 P.M. in Belton on the square with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in front of the Belton Depot.  Mayor Rufus Callaham welcomed everyone before lighting the tree, and Marshall Primary Children's Chorus led by Lindsay Morgan entertained the crowd with Christmas Carols. 

Santa was there for the children to visit and have their photo taken with, and everyone was encouraged to bring their cameras.  Other activities at the Depot included crafts for the children and the Nancy Page Wreath Auction for the adults.

Belton Children's Christmas Parade &
Standpipe Star Lighting
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 3:30 P.M.

2011 Photos of the Christmas Parade  (5 Pages)

        Click Image for Larger View                   
    
      Photo by Debbie Rogers                       

 

2013 Belton Christmas Parade Application  [pdf file]

Click for Larger View of Downtown Christmas Decorations on the Square.The Belton Children's Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 3:30 pm on Main Street.  Children and adults will be able to see bands playing, floats, cars, etc. including the annual visit by Santa Claus riding on top of the Belton Fire Truck.  People will line both sides of the street to see the many entries that participate in the parade.

Grand Marshalls will be selected to lead the parade. 

Lineup for the parade will take place on North Main Street near the Belton Farmer's Market at 2:30 pm.  Awards will be presented in the categories as listed below. 

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Winning top awards for the Belton Children's Christmas Parade 2012

     Dance Group Competition:  Conerstone Community Church

     Best Church Entry:  Dorchester Baptist Church

     Best Marching Group:  Belton-Honea Path High School Band

     Best Commercial Float:  Curls and Crowns

     Best Wheeled Entry:  Girl Scout Troup 2561

     Most Enterprising Entry:  Belton Tennis Association

     Most Original Entry:  Shady Grove Baptist Church

The judges were Carol Brooks, Alda Smith and Debbie Kellett.

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The sponsors of the parade expressed their thanks to all participants and volunteers for a great event.  They were especially pleased to have so many churches enter the parade and so many fantastic floats!

Join the Christmas Festivities & have fun Shopping in Belton

If you have any questions about the Christmas Parade, call Gina Clary at 934-3744 (email gina1420@aol.com) or Dave Jones at 226-8799 or 940-3106 (email davidj@superioreng.com) or FAX to David Jones at 864-231-6718.

 

 

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