Where memories are mountain made.
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Christmas Tree Lighting And Parade
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Fri, December 5th 2025
06:45 pm - 08:00 pm
Held the first Friday in December, join us on Main Street as we kick off the holiday season with our tree lighting and parade. Tree lighting is 6:45pm and the parade immediately follows at 7pm. Main Street, Galax.
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City of Galax Visitor's Center 110 East Grayson Street
Galax, Virginia 24333 -
Phone: (276) 238-8130
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Email: info@visitgalax.com
