Christmas in Kingsport events coming this week

KINGSPORT — Christmas in Kingsport continues this week with a musical performance in Centennial Park, a visit from Santa and the Grinch and the return of an amazing Live Nativity performance around Church Circle. This is Kingsport has partnered with the Downtown Kingsport Association to bring you the best holiday events this year, and get your family into the Christmas spirit, a recent press release states. Here are few of the holiday happenings in downtown Kingsport this week: The Kingsport Carousel will host Twilight Carousel Rides from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 11. Enjoy a magical holiday evening riding the carousel, surrounded by beautiful Christmas lights. The Symphony Of The Mountains Brass Quartet Christmas Concert will take place at Centennial Park on at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Listen to the sounds of the holiday season with a performance by our region's own symphony quartet. Magical snow will also be fall to help get you in the Christmas spirit. The Grinch & Santa Claus will be pay the Model City a visit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Glen Bruce Park. Spend some time with Santa but be careful of the wily Grinch lurking around. Drink some hot chocolate while watching the magical snow that's certain to fall. Allandale Mansion will host its annual Christmas Tours on Dec. 13 (from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and on Dec. 14 (from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). Tickets are available online (www.kingsporttn.gov) and at the door. The annual Live Nativity at Church Circle will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 14. Experience the wonder of the Christmas story at the Live Nativity. Gather with family and friends for this special tradition, bringing the spirit of the season to life in the heart of Kingsport. In what has become a popular tradition in downtown Kingsport, Christmas in the Park has returned this year and promises to be as festive and picturesque as ever before. Throughout the month of December, more than 100 Christmas trees — decorated by local businesses, individuals and city departments — will be on display in Glen Bruce Park and Centennial Park. For the map of all display locations and a full list of Christmas events taking place in December, visit www.christmasinkingsport.com. You can also sign up for our free email and text alerts, so you don't miss any of the festive fun.