Christmas In The Park

12/09/2023

West Jefferson High School Jazz Band performs at Christmas in the Park.

12/05/2023

The grand lighting of the Girl Scout tree in Garrette Park
For Christmas in the Park Monday night.

12/05/2023

Madison County Girl Scouts showed up Monday night in Garrette Park to decorate their Girl Scout tree with bird seed ornaments for Christmas in the Park.

11/28/2023

11/21/2023

Many thanks to west Jefferson High School students for helping put lights on tree trunks and fence on Monday. Lights go on Thanksgiving night in Garrette Park.

11/06/2023

First day of putting lights in the trees for Christmas in the Park. It’s a little windy today but the show must go on. Lights will be turned on Thanksgiving night. Thanks to Madison Tree and Landscape Co. for the use of the lift.

12/23/2022

Because of the extreme cold and wind chill factor today, the lights in Garrette Park will not be turned on tonight. We will turn them on tomorrow night. Stay warm and safe today.

12/15/2022

(Posted Dec. 14, 2022) By Jeff Pfeil, Staff Photographer West Jefferson’s 27th Christmas in the Park took place Dec. 9-10 at Garrette Park. Rain on Friday dampened the air but not the spirits of those who took part. The weather was perfect on Saturday night. A large crowd turned out to enjoy a lig...

12/10/2022

Friday night at Christmas in the Park.

12/09/2022

Train has arrived at the park. Rides along with carriage rides begin at 5:00 tonight.

12/05/2022

Santa is coming to Garrette Park this weekend, December 9 and 10. We are taking appointments for a special visit on Saturday, December 10 from 11:00 - 2:00. Call Carol at (614) 406-7033 to make an appointment. Santa will also be in the Santa House Friday and Saturday night during Christmas in the Park.

11/21/2022

Lots of help in Garrette Park today. Jefferson Twp Fire Department install lights on roof tops and WJHS National Honor Society wrap lights around tree trunks. Lights go on Thursday night. (Some trees may not have lights yet as it is a work in progress).

11/11/2022

Lights have been tested and repaired, new snowflakes have been made and the lift has arrived with lights going up in the trees. Garrette park will be lit up Thanksgiving night. Save the dates, December 9 & 10 for Christmas in the Park.

12/12/2021

Winners of the house lighting contest.
Norman Rockwell division

1st place Quinn, 5550 Goodson Road
2nd Fulks, 350 Larkspur
Honorable Mention Thompson, Lilly Chapel Road

Griswold division

1st place Jester Lilly Chapel Road
2nd Fry, 565 Crescent Drive
Honorable Mention, Chrysler 796 Celine Ct.

Congratulations.

12/11/2021

Santa has been spotted in WJ. He will be in the parade and then retire to the Santa House.

12/11/2021

Parade is still on for tonight and Santa is coming to town. Parade begins at 5:30. We had to cancel the entertainment tonight as the tent we had, made it through the night but not the wind gust we had this morning.
There will not be any parking beside the park on the Ox Roast grounds due to how wet the ground is.
We will do the best we can tonight and are thinking of all the people in Kentucky and other areas devastated by the weather last night.

12/10/2021

Christmas in the Park update for Saturday:
A couple of things I have learned over a number of years…..

We can’t change the weather

The weather predictors are many times wrong

We shouldn’t worry about the weather

Given this, we are still full speed ahead with plans for Saturday evening.
Parade begins at 5:30.
Park lights will be on.
Carriage rides this year will be loading begins the Santa house due to the playground construction.
Santa will be seeing children and this year bring your phone or camera. We will not have a photographer this year. Crafts will be available for the children.
Limited food items - hot chocolate, coffee, hot dogs, pop corn, chips and cookies- all for a donation.
Entertainment by WJHS jazz band.

Please wear old shoes or boots as the grounds will be muddy.

We hope to see you Saturday night.

Merry Christmas!!!

12/08/2021

Homes in Jefferson will be judged this week for the annual house decorating contest. To make sure your house is judged call 614-879-8818 and leave a message with your address and name.
Winners will be announced on Saturday night at Christmas in the Park. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and honorable mention.

11/26/2021

Enjoy!!!

11/26/2021

Christmas in the Park has officially turned on the lights for 2021.

11/24/2021

Christmas in the Park update
Garrette Park is a construction zone this year with new playground equipment being installed. Trenches for water, sewer and electric have been dug and some of the grounds are a mess. We are moving ahead with a little different Christmas display this year. We have been putting lights in as many trees as possible and will try to add more soon but the lights will go on Friday November 26 and will be on nightly. If you walk in the park please be careful and expect muddy shoes. December 11 we will hold a one day event with food and drink stations, music, parade, carriage rides and visits with Santa. Please bear with us this year as we are doing the best we can to provide another Christmas in the Park for you. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

12/24/2020

Merry Christmas from Christmas in the Park.

We hope you have enjoyed a look back through the years of the pictures. We see lots of happiness in the pictures. As you know a picture is worth a thousand words.

What are your favorite memories of Christmas in the Park? Post them here for all to see.

Lights will remain on until January 2 and we hope to return next year.

12/23/2020

Memories from 2019

Entertainment, train rides, lights, food, Santa, parade, games and crafts.

12/22/2020

Memories from 2018

Light testing before the lights go outside, Opening night, Entertainment. Food, Carriage Santa pictures and a drone video. We had lots of rain during opening weekend this year.

12/21/2020

Memories from 2017

Decorating the Park, parade, food, Santa, carriage ride, Lights, fire pit, entertainment and gift night. Many wonderful memories. Enjoy!

12/18/2020

Memories from 2016

Christmas in the Park weekend, Santa, games, entertainment, parade, carriage rides, crafts, gift give-a-way. Pictures of the lights in the park.

12/17/2020

Memories of 2015

It takes about 3 weeks to put up all the lights in the trees. Opening night has always included the American Legion Post 201 and their color guard. They are always willing to serve and we thank them for their continued service. We get the royal treatment to help Santa turn on the lights for the first night. Also more pictures of Santa, games, entertainment, carriage rides and crafts.

12/16/2020

Memories from 2014

Opening weekend, parade, entertainment, gift stacking, crafts, cookies, carriage rides, Santa pictures, gift give-a-way and park lights.

12/15/2020

Memories from 2013

Prep work putting up the lights, High School band and choir on opening night, Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library and reindeer games. Snow once again greeted us for opening weekend, lighted parade, Santa with the kids and fun for all.