A Dickens of a Christmas

A Dickens of a Christmas 2012

This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

For information regarding the 2012 A Dickens of a Christmas event, contact:

City of Spartanburg
Special Events Office
864-596-3105

 


Once a year, something magical happens in Spartanburg, South Carolina…

Special thanks to Corey Messer and Spartan Photo Center for capturing the magic of A Dickens of a Christmas in the video shown here!


A Dickens of a Christmas Event Draws 7,000 in Downtown Spartanburg
Originally Posted on GoUpstate.com
November 29, 2011

Residents of all ages bundled up in scarves, hats or even hoop skirts and petticoats for Spartanburg’s 18th annual Dickens of a Christmas downtown on Tuesday night.

Inspired by “A Christmas Carol,” the celebration began at 6 p.m. with the sound of church bells resounding through the Morgan Square.

Main Street, from Denny’s Plaza to Morgan Square, was occupied by carolers, food, performers, living windows, horse-drawn carriages and more.

Read more at GoUpstate.com…


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Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2011 ‘A Dickens of a Christmas’ event!

The 18th annual A Dickens of a Christmas Victorian Christmas celebration was held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in downtown Spartanburg.

The event, organized by the Spartanburg Downtown Association, featured horse drawn carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, hand bell choirs, ballet dancers, characters from the Charles Dickens novel, living windows, holiday choirs, and the magical Denny’s Tree Lighting Ceremony.

We’re already looking forward to A Dickens of a Christmas in 2012 — don’t forget to Like us on Facebook  in order to receive updates about next year’s event!