City of Talladega Blog

(Talladega, AL) The City of Talladega has received an outpouring of support from local businesses, organizations and individuals eager to help bring joy to the community during Christmas on the Square, which will be held December 13 - 15, 2024.

“Christmas on the Square has grown to become not just a local tradition, but an annual event celebrated by families across the region,” said Alabama Power Community Relations Manager Steve Marlowe, who recently presented a donation to the city. “Alabama Power recognizes the importance of community and is proud to support Christmas on the Square as it ushers in the holiday season.”

“We are so appreciative of the community partnerships that enable the city to present such an uplifting and eagerly-anticipated event each year,” said City Manager Derrick Swanson.  “Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers, we are able to provide a wealth of fun, free activities for children, families and individuals from near and far.”

The theme of this year’s Christmas on the Square will be A Dickens Christmas in Talladega.  Highlights of the free annual celebration include ice skating, Santa’s Workshop crafts, holiday train rides, food trucks, vendors, photos with Santa, live music and holiday movies, including the Polar Express Movie and Best Pajama Contest at the Historic Ritz Theatre.

2024 Christmas on the Square sponsors and donors include Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Alabama Power, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Coosa Valley Electric, the Daily Home, Davis Builders, Inc., Ms. Evelyn McGehee, First Bank of Alabama, Georgia Pacific, InSite Engineering, Presbyterian Home for Children, RK Allen Oil, Roger and Sheila Gentry, Talladega Insurance Agency, Talladega Superspeedway, TOP Trails OHV Park, LLC, Mu Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chamber Ambassadors, Greater Talladega/Lincoln/ Munford Area Chamber of Commerce, Historic Ritz Theatre, J W International LLC, Lincoln Golden Bears Baseball, 100 Men Support Group, Order of Eastern Star, SAFE/Family First, Suzanne Herring and Talladega Community Carolers, Talladega Bottling Works, Talladega City Schools, Talladega Main Street, T.B. Turner Interior Design, and the United Way of North Talladega County. 

Prospective sponsors and vendors may contact Mary Sood at msood@talladega.com. Vendor applications and other details are available at www.talladega.com under the COTS tab on the City of Talladega website.

PHOTO: Alabama Power recently presented a Christmas on the Square donation to the city. Pictured left to right are City Manager Derrick Swanson, Alabama Power Eastern Division Vice President Terry Smiley, Mayor Ashton Hall and Alabama Power Community Relations Manager Steve Marlowe.