In what organizers hope will become a holiday tradition in Russellville, the fourth annual Christmas at City Lake 2024 lighting ceremony will take place Thursday, December 5th after the Russellville Christmas Parade.
The annual Christmas at City Lake is a fund-raiser for the Russellville Hospital Foundation and co-sponsored with the Russellville Parks and Recreation Department.
Its mission is to build long-term partnerships between Russellville Hospital and local communities to promote the advancement of healthcare, enhance the services offered by the hospital and meet the needs of the local community.
Proceeds of this year's Christmas at City Lake will go towards a future emergency room renovation at Russellville Hospital.
Tree selection at City Lake Park ended December 4th. Each sponsor selects a tree and decorates it as they choose. The tree is identified with a personalized sign to identify the sponsor. There is no admission for visitors to enjoy the tree trail, which will be open through January 1, 2025. Trees will be lit each night for the community to enjoy.
Thursday's lighting ceremony will include a special countdown ceremony along with entertainment and some special surprises, organizers say and will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Special 'selfie stations' along the trail will be marked for visitors to enjoy. These are also sponsored by local businesses or individuals.
Some additional Christmas-themed events for you to enjoy this holiday season include:
--Shoals Holiday Concert featuring Mark Narmore, Bobby Tomberlin and Tess Frizzell. December 17, 2024. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m., at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 617 US-72 West in Tuscumbia. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau, or by calling 256-383-0783.
--Dolores Hydock presents 'No Humbug! The Surprising True Story of A Christmas Carol,' December 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Locust Hill. The event will include storyteller Dolores Hydock. Locust Hill is located at 209 S. Cave Street, Tuscumbia, with admission of $5 per person. The story of how Dickens created his 'little Carol' and its lasting impact on Christmas traditions will be featured. Tickets are available at the Colbert County Tourism office, or at www.colbertcountytourism.org.
