American Awakening presents the “Better Together” Event with music and timely messages
On July 28, American Awakening invites you to join their “Better Together” event. Join for King & Country, Lecrae, Crowder, Jonathan McReynolds and The New Respects as they come together and blur the lines of politics, race and genre for an amazing moment of music. This FREE concert stream starts at 8pm. Register for free at
Experience Winter in Downtown Mount Vernon with Experience Mount Vernon and WNZR
The 2024 holiday season experience will be full of exciting attractions.
Downtown Mount Vernon sparkles for the Holidays.
Celebrate the Spirit of the Season with Winter in Downtown!
Bundle up and bring your holiday spirit to Winter in Downtown 2024: A Vintage Holiday Celebration, presented by Park National Bank and Experience Mount Vernon.
Saturday, 11/30:
From festive lights to joyful gatherings, downtown Mount Vernon will become a winter wonderland, kicking off with Shop Small Saturday on November 30.
Support our community by shopping small and making a big impact this holiday season! Experience Mount Vernon is proud to be an Official Small Business Neighborhood Champion
Sunday, 12/1:
Experience Mount Vernon invites you back downtown on Sunday, December 1 for a day full of Holiday fun! You can start the fun at 1:00 p.m. by catching a production of “A Christmas Carol”, presented by the Knox Memorial and produced by the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium.
Food trucks and businesses will be open downtown all afternoon.
The Annual Mount Vernon Holiday Parade is back sponsored by Burrata Woodfired.
The parade will begin its route at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 1.
This year's theme, "A Vintage Holiday Celebration" will transport you back in time with beautifully decorated floats, vintage costumes, and classic holiday music. Join us for an enchanting evening of community spirit, festive fun, and timeless holiday cheer. Don’t miss this magical celebration in Downtown Mount Vernon!
The parade will start at Sugar Street, run down North Main and around the west side of Public Square. The route will pass by the square and continue down South Main Street to Howard Street where the parade will end.
After the parade, the Public Square will be filled with Festive Family Fun at 4:15 p.m. Enjoy a variety of holiday activities, including seasonal crafts, games, music, and delicious treats. Come join the celebration and feel the magic of the season!
Join the enchanting Lighting of the Public Square at 5:00 p.m., sponsored by Ariel Corporation. Watch as the square is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights. Gather with friends and family to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Don’t miss this magical moment in Downtown Mount Vernon!
Then head over for Photos with Santa, sponsored, and hosted by the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Bring your little ones to meet Santa Claus in the lower level of the Grand Hotel. Don't forget to bring your wish list and a big smile for Santa!
Don’t worry, if you are unable to see Santa on December 1, he will be back at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel on Saturday, December 14, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Visit Big Blue in front of the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel. Stop by for some goodies and to sign up to win a great prize Christmas!
Visit Big Blue in front of the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel. Stop by for some goodies and to sign up to win a great prize Christmas!
You could win one of these prizes:
- A holiday gift basket filled with goodies from Cosby Heating and Cooling (Value of $40)
- A Starting Point themed gift basket filled with goodies from Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center (Value of $25)
- A $20 gift card to Wendys of Mount Vernon (We have 5 of these to give away!)
We will draw winners throughout our broadcast from 4:30pm – 7pm.
You do not need to be present to win.
Saturday, 12/14:
The 5th Annual Festival of Lights wraps up the holiday events from Experience Mount Vernon.
Get ready for the 5th Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition, proudly sponsored by Knox Community Hospital! This beloved event invites residents and businesses in Mount Vernon to showcase their most dazzling holiday light displays. Wander through our festive community to marvel at the creativity and holiday spirit on display. Join us in celebrating the season with this spectacular tradition!
The competition will officially begin on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m., and voting for Public Choice will remain open until Monday, December 16 at 11:59 p.m. While the general public will vote on their overall favorite, three judges will choose winners in each of the award categories. Winners of each category will be announced on the Experience Mount Vernon Facebook and Instagram pages on Tuesday, December 17 by 5:00 p.m.
On Saturday, December 14 from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m., WNZR will provide 3 hours of special hand-picked Christmas Music to accompany your tour of the Festival of Lights. Big Blue will also be out providing “Reels on the Road” on WNZR’s Instagram site. These short videos will highlight the amazing light displays.
To learn more about the Downtown Mount Vernon Winter in Downtown, Shop Small Saturday, Annual Holiday Parade, Square Lighting Ceremony, Festival of Lights or to join the downtown movement, head to www.experiencemv.org.
WNZR is proud to support Experience Mount Vernon and Winter in Downtown. Thank you to these Broadcast and Prize partners.
WNZR Thanks:
Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
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