Parking is available throughout downtown Cornelius, but not in lots where businesses are in operation including Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Walgreens

Nov. 25. The 13th Annual Light Up Cornelius  will take place from 4-7 pm this Saturday in Downtown Cornelius and Cain Park, adjacent to the Cain Center for the Arts.

Schedule of Events

4:00 p.m. – Cornelius Youth Orchestras performance

4:20 p.m. – Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive!

4:40 p.m. – Hough High School “Bari Saxi” performance

5:10 p.m. – Bailey Singers performance

5:45 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony!

5:50 p.m. – North Mecklenburg Community Chorus performance

6:20 p.m. – School of Rock performance

Free Activities

• Sledding hill
• Trackless train rides
• S’mores station
• Model train display
• Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Shop locally

There will be a variety of artisan and craft vendors.

Catawba Avenue will be closed between the Cain Center and Town Hall, with the road becoming a festival street lined with vendors, concessions, and a variety of festive activities.