The holiday spirit will take center stage at the Downtown Foley Christmas Fest on Dec. 7, with the Foley High School Choir providing festive tunes and a lineup of activities to delight all ages.

The annual event kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Kiwanis Parade, setting the stage for a day filled with seasonal cheer.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can explore downtown Foley's array of Christmas Fest specials at participating businesses. Heritage Park will transform into a winter wonderland with snow, a visit from Santa, and more holiday fun.

The highlight of the festival will be the Foley High School Choir's performance of Christmas favorites. The choir will perform at the Truist Bank Building at 200 W. Laurel Ave. Families can also enjoy free ornament coloring and downtown Foley-themed tattoos at the same location.

FESTIVE FUN AT LOCAL BUSINESSES

Downtown shops and eateries will join the festivities, offering discounts, giveaways and special holiday treats. Participating businesses include:

• As Seasons Change Down South: Enjoy free hot chocolate and buy-one-get-one-half-off deals (excluding Priester's Pecans).
• Black Cat Vegan Bakery: Stop by for festive vegan treats at 209 1/2 South Alston St.
• Doc Holliday's: Enter to win a free T-shirt and matching shot glass.
• Dorothy June Booksellers: Stop by for refreshments and reserve a spot for a ticketed Christmas story time and cookie decorating session for kids from 2 to 4 p.m.
• Feast & Co.: Savor Holiday Citrus Sangria and enter a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.
• Foley Brunch & Supper Club: Enter to win one of two $25 gift certificates.
• Manning Jewelry: Stop in for holiday refreshments.
• Scuttlebutt Pub: Enter a drawing for two $25 gift certificates.
• Southern Shores Eats & Drinks: Participate in a drawing for $50 gift certificates or enjoy a 10% discount for wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. Singing Christmas carols earns a free brewed coffee with a meal purchase.
• Soul Bowlz: Purchases over $20 are entered to win a $50 gift card.
• South Baldwin Social: Enjoy refreshments and a 20% discount.
• The Book Exchange of Foley: Meet local authors at a book signing and enjoy refreshments.
• The Copper Kettle Tea Bar: Participate in a raffle for a teapot and tea set and browse vendor offerings outside the shop.

The Downtown Foley Christmas Fest is organized by Foley Main Street and promises a day of festive fun for residents and visitors alike. For more information, visit Foley Main Street online.