Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Winter in Downtown: Holiday Movie Magic, presented by Experience Mount Vernon and sponsored by Park National Bank! Downtown Mount Vernon comes alive with festive lights, holiday shopping, family-friendly activities, and cherished community traditions. From Shop Small Saturday and the Lighting of Public Square to the Annual Holiday Parade, visits with Santa, and the Festival of Lights, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Gather your family and friends, explore downtown's local shops and restaurants, and make holiday memories straight out of your favorite Christmas movie!

Shop Small Saturday

Saturday, November 28th | All Day

Hosted by the Downtown Mount Vernon Merchants

Every great holiday movie has a little shopping magic! Shop Small Saturday is your chance to support downtown Mount Vernon's local businesses, find the perfect gifts, and keep your holiday shopping story close to home. More details on participating locations and hours coming soon! Experience Mount Vernon is proud to be an Official Small Business Neighborhood Champion

Lighting of Public Square

Monday, November 30th | 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Public Square

It's time for the grand premiere of the holiday season! Join us on Public Square for the annual lighting, sponsored by Ariel Corporation, as downtown Mount Vernon transforms into a festive holiday movie scene. Enjoy seasonal activities and watch the magic come to life as we officially kick off the holidays downtown!

Holiday Memories Photo Booth

Sunday, December 6th | 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Grand Hotel, Lower Lobby

Step into the spotlight and strike a pose! Join us at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel for a festive photo booth experience, sponsored by Kidwell, Cunningham, & Abrams. Gather your family and friends, capture a holiday movie-worthy moment, and take home a little Holiday Movie Magic of your own!

Annual Holiday Parade

Sunday, December 6th | 5:00 p.m.

Downtown Mount Vernon

Roll out the red carpet for one of downtown's favorite holiday traditions! Sponsored by Burrata Woodfired, the Annual Holiday Parade brings festive floats, holiday cheer, and plenty of movie-worthy moments to downtown Mount Vernon. Following the parade, head to the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel for Pictures with Santa!

Pictures with Santa

Sunday, December 6th | 5:45-7:15 p.m. Saturday, December 12th | 1:30-2:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon Grand Hotel, Lower Level

Every holiday movie needs a little face time with the big guy! Make a memory worthy of the silver screen with a visit and photo with Santa at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel. Bring the family, share your holiday wishes, and capture a little Christmas movie magic of your own!

7th Annual Festival of Lights

December 12-15th

Cue the twinkling lights! The 7th Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition returns to illuminate the season with dazzling displays and festive decorations. Take in the holiday magic throughout the community and discover homes and displays worthy of their own holiday movie moment. Sponsored by Knox Community Hospital