More Holiday Happenings in Graham...

City of Graham Santa Tour

This year the City of Graham Fire Department will be working with Santa Claus to ensure he can see all the boys and girls in the City of Graham. Santa will once again ride a Graham fire truck all across the city to bring joy and Christmas cheer this holiday season. Follow the City of Graham Fire Department on Facebook for updates on Santa visits!

Times & Route Locations

South Graham Area: Saturday, December 14, 2024 • Beginning route at 1:00pm
This area is South of I-40/85 

North Graham Area: Sunday, December 15, 2024 • Beginning route at 1:00pm
This area is North of I-40/85

Letters to Santa

Dates: December 2 – 16, 2024

If you have a Christmas wish list or something you want to tell Santa, be sure to bring your letters by the City of Graham Police Department (216 South Maple Street, Graham, NC 27253) parking lot and drop them off in the red North Pole Mailbox: “Letters to Santa”. Please get those letters in by December 16 and our dedicated officers will ensure that each letter reaches the North Pole in time for Christmas! Just in time before Christmas!

Downtown Window Decorating Contest

How to Vote: Email pictures or nominations to the City of Graham Planning Department (eworkman@cityofgraham.com)
Winners Announced: At the City of Graham Appearance Commission Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024. The meeting begins at 6:00pm.

This holiday season, Downtown Graham Businesses are asked to participate in a holiday window decorating contest presented by the City of Graham Appearance Commission. Stroll through Historic Downtown Graham during the holiday season to view the decorated windows and show support to local businesses here in Graham. The City of Graham Appearance Commission will vote on the top three winners at their December meeting. The awards will be distributed to the winners after the meeting with more details to follow. Please email pictures or nominations to the City of Graham Planning Department (eworkman@cityofgraham.com). We look forward to all of the wonderful decorations on display in our Downtown. 

2023 Holiday Window Decorating Contest Winners:
1st place & winner of the Platinum Snowflake trophy: Sandy & Co.
2nd place & winner of the Golden Taco trophy: The Main Line
3rd place & winner of the Red Cardinal trophy: Graham Travel

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More Downtown Graham Happenings

The Graham Area Business Association has more Downtown Graham happenings planned for you this season. Learn more about the events below at www.grahamareabusinessassociation.org/.

• ELF RUN with the O.V. Yonder Run Club
• Graham Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am
• The Polar Express movie showing at the Graham Cinema 
• Trolley Rides on the Polar Express Trolley with O.V. Yonder