Light Up Downtown

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Christopher Pop-In-Kins to spread the joy of the holidays at Light Up Downtown

Santa’s very first Children’s Elf is popping back in to downtown Canton for a magical, musical, holiday jamboree and ELFstravaganza on Dec. 1!

The whole family will be enchanted as you take a magical journey with Christopher Pop-In-Kins, Santa’s Official Children’s Elf, as he pops in again this year during Light Up Downtown. This year, Christopher and company will help to assure a young girl that there are still people who believe in the true spirit of the season. All of your favorite holiday characters will visit from wonderful winter wonderlands and through smiles, laughs and song, encourage everyone to enjoy the heart of the holiday – and it is all brought to life on the main stage at Central Plaza (100 Market Ave. N).

You’ll see merry musical helpers like Sugar Plum Fairies, Reindeer, Frosty and all of the toys from the North Pole. When the man in red arrives, he offers a spectacular gift to Christopher, topping off the evening with fireworks and fun. With Christopher poppin’ up at Light Up Downtown – there’s sure to be fun croppin’ up around every corner.

Get all of the details about the activities, entertainment, refreshments and more with the Light Up Downtown Event Map!
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Tons of Family Fun and Holiday Hoopla!
Light Up Downtown, presented by the Canton Development Partnership, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber, returns for another year of downtown family fun. Light Up is your chance to watch 16 city blocks come alive with attractions, entertainment, refreshments and fun for children of all ages. The excitement is happening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Canton.

Main Stage Show & Fireworks!
This year’s Light Up will feature Christopher Pop-In-Kins, every child’s favorite elf, in a very special musical main stage show that will light up the skies and light up your spirits with community musical acts, fantastic fireworks and a ho, ho, ho-liday visit from the man in red. You’re in for a night of surprises and fun for all ages! Best of all? This festive festival is FREE! More than 100 local performers will take to the stage, performing holiday favorites such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Marshmallow World, Here Comes Santa Clause, Ain’t getting’ nuttin’ for Christmas and many more. The event pre-show, sponsored by Mix 94.1, will run from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the main stage show.

Activities Galore
You can look forward to carriage rides, singing and local dance troupe performances, children’s crafts and activities and much, much more! The downtown center city is transformed into a winter wonderland for the occasion, and our local businesses will provide activities and refreshments as you take in all the holiday delights our community has to offer.

Details & Parking
Light Up Downtown will be held rain, snow or shine. There will be plenty of free parking, both on-street and in the Timken High School and Stark County District Library parking lots, as well as parking in various decks and lots throughout downtown for a nominal fee.

About Christopher Pop-In-Kins and Imaginatives®

Christopher Pop-In-Kins, written and published in 1985 by Flora Johnson of Atwater, Ohio, is the award winning story of Santa’s “very first Children’s Elf.” Imaginatives is the creative team behind Christopher Pop-In-Kins. Located in Alliance, Ohio, Imaginatives specializes in the development, marketing and distribution of children’s books and toys. For more information, visit Christopher Pop-In-Kins online at ChristopherPopInKins.com.