Together, we will!
As an official locality of the State of Virginia, the Town is here to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors. We are not associated with any political party. We want all persons to share in a welcoming spirit to enjoy all that Boones Mill's heritage and future has to offer.
Events
"An event is all about joining people together."
Mark Kilens
"It's a Wonderful Life in Boones Mill"
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Boones Mill Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024. This year's theme is "It's a Wonderful Life in Boones Mill!"
The tree lighting ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m. in downtown, and the parade will start immediately following the tree lighting.
Entries for the parade include four-wheelers, side-by-sides, lawn tractors, and golf carts. Trailers up to 12 feet in length are allowed. No automobiles, motorcycles, or commercial vehicles are allowed. Entries should include decorations relating to the parade theme and the season! Participants are required to pay $10 plus two (2) non-perishable food items for His Cupboard Food Pantry. The parade's staging area is on town-owned property at Boones Mill Town Hall and the Boones Mill Depot. Staging and setup begins at 4 p.m.
To make an entry into the parade send an email with your name, phone number, and brief description of your entry to itsawonderfullife@townofboonesmill.org.
Vendors
Participating vendors must pay $25 and provide two (2) non-perishable food items for His Cupboard Food Pantry. Food vendors must have approved permits from the Virginia Department of Health and a Town business license.
Event Timeline:
•4:00 pm Event start/vendor setup
•4:30 pm photos with Santa
•6:30 pm Lighting the tree
•7:00 pm Parade starts
Additional details:
- Non-perishable donation drop off located in front of Boones Mill Mercantile
- Santa will be located at Candy Cane lane right next to Studio 100
- Hot Cocoa & food will be for sale by Studio 100 & Boones Mill Mercantile
- Tailgating slots open at 6:00pm and are limited
- Registration for tailgating $5 plus two (2) non-perishable food items for His Cupboard Food Pantry.
We encourage everyone who attends and our community businesses to bring non-perishable food items to the pantry.
Let's enjoy the season together and make sure we can help families have food on their tables during this wonderful time of year!
"It's A Wonderful Life in the Town of Boones Mill!"