London #2 Christmas Small Towns in KY
It’s Christmastime and these Kentucky towns are not shy about showing their holiday spirit. From hometown parades and holiday teas to Christmas carolers and festive light displays, it should come as no surprise that some of the most magical holiday experiences are tucked away in Kentucky’s most charming towns. Expect town squares dressed to the holiday nines and local restaurants with merry, seasonal menus. Though you’ll find cheer in every corner of the state, these are the best small towns to visit for a Kentucky Christmas.
The holiday fun begins in London the first week of December with “Randy Smith Christmas on Main Parade” (named for the deceased former chamber of commerce director who started the event) which features the largest nighttime Christmas parade in southeast Kentucky. London also celebrates the season with its annual 84-foot tree in Town Center Park.
In the last week of December, the winners of the Lights Around London are announced. Businesses and residents compete all month long to see who has the best Christmas lights. Visitors can enjoy lavish light displays on the driving tour and vote for the best. This tour has raised thousands of dollars for London’s Shop with a Cop program.
“We have a Christmas concert with our community orchestra, a Christmas Book Walk for children at our downtown businesses, and just last year we debuted a Christmas Drone Show at Town Center Park,” said Willie Sawyers, who works with the City of London, promising that the drone show this year will be even bigger.