City of Talladega Blog

(Talladega, AL) The City of Talladega’s 2023 Christmas on the Square (COTS) drew thousands to Talladega’s historic downtown square, and Presenting Sponsor Talladega College was among the local institutions that helped make it possible. 

“For over 155 years, Talladega College has transformed young minds, opened doors of opportunity, and positively impacted our city,” said City Manager Seddrick Hill Sr. “We sincerely appreciate the college’s donation to Christmas on the Square and countless contributions to our community.”

“A Talladega Winter Wonderland” was the theme of this year’s COTS. Highlights included free ice skating, Christmas movies, Santa photos, crafts, holiday train rides, food trucks and more. Many also came to COTS to enjoy the city’s Christmas decorations downtown and in Davey Allison Memorial Park, where the City of Talladega and United Way of North Talladega County held Christmas in the Park.  Decorations and lights downtown and in the park will be up until January 3, 2024, to give residents and visitors additional time to enjoy the city’s festive look. 

Christmas on the Square Title Sponsors were Georgia-Pacific and the Daily Home. Presenting Sponsors and contributors included Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, First Bank of Alabama, Talladega College, Talladega Superspeedway, InSite Engineering, LLC, Talladega Insurance Agency, RK Allen Oil, Davis Builders, Inc., Armbrester Electric, LLC, Alabama Power, Citizens Baptist Medical Center/ Brookwood Baptist Health, Talladega Main Street, Dega Nutrition, TOP Trails OHV Park, Evelyn McGehee, Presbyterian Home for Children, Historic Ritz Theatre, Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative, Miss April Fashion Girl, J W International LLC, Chamber Ambassadors, 100 Men Support Group, Eastern Star, PHA, United Way of North Talladega County, Talladega Bottling Works, SAFE/Family First, and T.B. Turner Interior Design.

Photo: Talladega College President Dr. Gregory Vincent with City Manager Seddrick Hill Sr.