HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 NovDecseason of Christmas celebrations kick off on Thursday, November 16, with the annual Lighting of
the Trees Celebration. Enjoy this magical night with a
snowy Tree Lighting ceremony with Christmas music
playing through the streets of Downtown Fairhope.
Be sure to bring your little ones to write their letter to
Santa and take a photo with Mrs. Claus. The evening
activities begin at 5:30 p.m., and the lights come on at
6 p.m. sharp!
The weekend continues with the 13th annual Movie
in the Street: On Fairhope Avenue on Saturday,
November 18, at 6:30 p.m. Take a trip to “Whoville”
as we show “The Grinch” under the stars. The movie
will be shown at the intersection of Section Street and
Fairhope Avenue. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs
and blankets from home. Children are also invited to
wear their holiday pajamas.
The weekend wraps up with Fairhope’s Annual
Christmas Open house on Sunday, November 19, from
1 to 5 p.m. Come shop for Christmas, enjoy listening to
live music, sample tasty holiday treats, bring the kids
for free face painting at the Fairhope Welcome Center,
and take part in this long-standing Fairhope tradition.
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Sunday, December 31
Ring in the new year with the City of Fairhope as we host
our annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in the streets of
downtown Fairhope. Residents and visitors are invited
to bring their families for the celebration. The main
stage entertainment will begin playing at 8:30 p.m. at
the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Church Street. Other
entertainment will include face painting, fireworks, and a
ball drop at midnight.
Many downtown restaurants will be open for those who wish
to eat in downtown and then just hangout until midnight.
Section Street will be left open to through traffic; handicap
parking will be available on Section Street in designated
handicap areas and in the parking lot behind Julwin’s.
November 9-12
Fairhope Film Festival is back! Award-winning films from the USA and
around the world will be screening at six local venues November 9-12,
2023. Opening night kicks off with an outdoor film at Coastal
Community College’s Halstead Amphitheater. Following that will be
movies, panels, presentations, a street party, and a drive-in. You don’t
want to miss this year’s 10th annual fest.
For more information, visit Fairhopefilmfestival.org
S anta Claus is coming to the streets of DowntownFairhope! Join us for Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade on Friday, December 1 at 7 p.m. With more than 60 parade units, the crowd is sure to be dazzled with anticipation for the arrival of Santa Claus himself! The parade will start at Morphy and Section Street and continue down Section Street to Oak Street.
Also back again for the holiday season is “Santa Saturdays”! Stop by in front of the Fairhope Museum of History from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2nd and Saturday,December 9th for photos with Santa Claus. Parentsare encouraged to bring their own camera to takephotos.
Veterans Activities
Every November, the City of Fairhope pays homage to the nation’s
veterans through an annual Veterans Day parade and Sunset Prayer
Service. The parade will be on November 4 at 10 a.m. and will begin and
end at the Fairhope Civic Center. The parade provides the public with the
opportunity to salute and honor our local veteran community. Leading
the parade will be Fairhope’s 2023 Veteran of the Year.
The celebration will continue Saturday, November 11, at 4:45 p.m. in
Henry George Park. A sunset prayer service will be held at Tears of Sorrow,
Tears of Joy, the City’s veterans memorial. Pastor Mike Megginson with
3 Circle Church will lead the prayer service and Taps will be performed
following the prayer.
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America Recycles Day
Wednesday, November 15
Ever wonder where your recyclable materials go once the City of Fairhope
truck picks them up at your house? From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November
15, the City’s crews will be at the City Recycling Building at 451 Pecan
Drive to answer your questions about recycling: what can be recycled and
what can’t; where the various items go and what happens to them; and
how you can recycle more of what might now be going into your trash.
The city will also accept all old electronics and will have a community
shredding truck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holiday Schedule
The City of Fairhope will be CLOSED on:
November 10: Veterans Day Observed
November 23 and 24: Thanksgiving Holiday
December 25 and 26: Christmas Holiday
There will be no garbage, trash, or recycling pickup.
Services will resume on the next scheduled pickup day.
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LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
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Sherry Sullivan, Mayor
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Kevin Boone, City Councilmember
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Jack Burrell, City Councilmember
Jack.Burrell@FairhopeAL.gov
Jimmy Conyers, City Councilmember
Jimmy.Conyers@FairhopeAL.gov
Corey Martin, City Councimember
Corey.Martin@FairhopeAL.gov
Jay Robinson, City Councilmember
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Mayor & City Council mailing address:
City of Fairhope
P.O. Drawer 429
Fairhope, AL 36533
Greetings, I hope everyone is having a
wonderful holiday season! With November
and December, comes the most wonderful
time of the year in Fairhope. From Fairhope’s
Annual Lighting of the Trees and the Movie
in the Street in November to the Magical
Christmas Parade and Santa Saturdays in
December, Fairhope has so many opportunities
for you to celebrate the Christmas season with
family and friends.
It’s hard to believe another year is ending and
we will soon ring in 2024 with another great
New Year’s Eve Celebration. As we prepare to
say goodbye to 2023, I want to thank our city
employees, residents, and business owners. We
could not do what we do without your support!
I am thankful for each one of you and wish you
all a happy holiday season and a healthy 2024!
Sherry Sullivan, Mayor