~ from the Office of Neighborhoods

The Office of Special Events would like to invite you to participate in helping kick-off the holiday season by volunteering for the Christmas in the City Events! Friday, November 22, 2019 is Christmas at Chilhowee in Chilhowee Park, and Friday November 29, 2019 is the Regal Celebration of Lights in Downtown Knoxville.

These events are free and family-friendly. Each location transforms into a Christmas Village and will feature free refreshments and local entertainment. It is the perfect way to begin the holiday season, but we need your help to make this year’s celebration a success.

Christmas at Chilhowee

November 22, 2019

Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

5:30 p.m. Chilhowee Park

* Santa’s Helpers: helping to keep the line for pictures with Santa running smoothly and assisting with line for the train. Shift: 6-7:30 p.m. OR 7:30- 9 p.m.

* Santa’s Elves: helping to close lines at 8:30 p.m. for train rides, face painting, balloon artist, and Santa Claus pictures

The Regal Celebration of Lights

November 29, 2019

Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

* Information Booth: need assistance checking in volunteers, answering questions, and assisting with a very easy craft – helping children make Gingerbread Man Magnet. All the items will be provided and set in place for you. Shifts: 4-6:30 p.m. OR 6:30-8:30 p.m.

* Santa’s Helpers: helping to keep the line for pictures with Santa running smoothly! Shifts: 6-7:30 p.m. OR 7:30-9 p.m.

* Santa’s Elves: helping to close lines at 8:30 p.m. for train rides, face painting, balloon artist, and Santa Claus pictures.

These are both family centered events, so please feel free to bring the entire family with you.

The City thanks you for your time making Christmas in the City a citywide success.

For more information, call 215-4248.