West Wake News

CARY, N.C. — Downtown Cary Park is kicking off the holidays with the “A Gift to Cary Celebration” this Saturday, Dec. 2. Guests can get a firsthand look at the new state-of-the-art Park transformed for the holidays and enjoy a full day of programming including special live performances, Cary’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony, unique photo opportunities, a skating rink, Santa’s workshop with a wide range of creative activities, and more. “We’re thrilled to kickstart the holiday season with the Cary community through our ‘A Gift to Cary’ celebration,” said Joy Ennis, general manager of Downtown Cary Park. “We’ve deliberately planned a range of programming options for those of all ages and abilities, and we’re looking forward to having visitors from the Triangle and beyond join us to officially get the holiday season underway.” The Dec. 2 event will include a full day of engaging activities, including a live performance from America’s Got Talent Season 9 finalists Sons of Serendip and Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will take place at 6 p.m., followed by Cary’s first ever drone light show. Read on for the highlights of the celebration:

• 10 a.m. — Shuttles begin running from Cary High 
• 10 a.m – 4 p.m. — Photos with Santa (Academy Pavilion)
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Snow Machine and Snowball Fights (The Nest)
• 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Community Performances (Great Lawn Pavilion)
• 1 – 9 p.m. – Skating Rink (Park Street Courts)
• 6 p.m. — Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (Great Lawn Pavilion/Frantz Square)
• 6:15 p.m. — Drone Light Show #1 (In the Sky Above Cary Arts Center)
• 6:30 – 8 p.m. – Sons of Serendip Performance (Great Lawn Pavilion)
• 8:05 p.m. – Drone Light Show #2 (In the Sky Above Cary Arts Center)
• 10:45 p.m. — Last shuttle departs the Park

For a full schedule and information on parking and transportation for this event, visit the A Gift to Cary event page.

Text “DCP” to 51597 to receive text updates about the A Gift to Cary Celebration.

To learn more about Downtown Cary Park programming and stay up to date on the Park’s upcoming events, visit downtowncarypark.com/calendar and sign up for the Park’s monthly newsletter.

About Downtown Cary Park

More than twenty years in the making, Downtown Cary Park spans seven acres in the heart of Downtown Cary surrounded by Academy, Walker, Park and Walnut Streets. Downtown Cary Park is intentionally designed with amenities and programming that everyone can enjoy, from active recreation at Park Street Courts to the respite of the botanical gardens, food and beverage facilities like The Bark Bar and a grab-and-go market in Academy Pavilion, The Nest Play Area featuring iconic, signature cardinal play structures, and the Great Lawn Pavilion for signature performances.

About Cary, North Carolina

With excellence and innovation in its DNA, Cary is a thriving community of over 183,000 people representing more than 60 nationalities in the heart of central North Carolina. Renowned for its safety, thriving business environment, and exceptional recreational and sports venues, Cary consistently ranks among the top places to live, work, and play in the United States. With a forward-thinking government and a "people first" approach, Cary prioritizes collaboration, learning, and adaptation to maintain its status as an inspiring and innovative city. Visit carync.gov for more information.

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions about Cary services or operations, email 311@carync.gov or call 311 anywhere in Cary (919) or 469-4000 outside town limits.

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