Home » Events Christmas in Gowanda 2015 Event Date(s): Fri, 12/04/2015 - 4:00pm - Sat, 12/05/2015 - 6:00pm Please note that this event has expired! Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration with movies at the Hollywood Theater, Santa and his reindeer, a parade and Princess Elsa! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th4:00PM-9:00PM 4PM-6PM, and after parade-9PM: Visit with Santa and Princess Elsa at the Hollywood Theater 4PM-9PM: Make an Ornament at Love INC 4PM-9PM: Local organization booths set up throughout Main St & inside of Love INC 4PM-9PM: Meet Santa’s Friends-Frosty, Rudolph, Grinch, Safety Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog 5PM-9PM: Hot Chocolate and Cookies in Town of Persia, meet and greet your municipal leaders 5PM-6PM, and after parade-9PM: Horse and Wagon Rides 6:45PM-8:45PM: Santa’s Reindeer in front of Town of Persia 6PM: Tree lighting begins, come join with us in celebrating our Veterans. Performance by Gowanda High School Chamber Singers.Tree lighting guests: World War II VeteransLive Nativity: Ministerial Group 7PM: Holiday Spirit Parade Begins at Panther Drive. Route: Aldrich St to Main St. End at North Water St (judges booth Hollywood theater). To include various Fire Companies, surrounding school and local bands, and floats REGISTER TODAY! Call Steve Raiport 698-9947 or Mark Hebner 200-3572 for details. Download forms on Christmas in Gowanda Facebook or Village of Gowanda website. Hollywood Theater Show Times for Friday 4:15PM Movie (Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer) 5:15PM Movie (Frosty the Snowman) 8:15PM (or following the parade) Movie (Charlie Brown Christmas) Thank you veterans movie—tribute to World War II Veterans will shown throughout the show times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th10:00AM-4:00PM 10AM-11AM: Ages 5-11 with a parent “GCS Boosters Kids Painting Classes” at St. Joseph’s Hall 11AM-Noon: Ages 12 and up “GCS Boosters Kids Painting Classes” at St. Joseph’s Hall ($10 fee* per child, space is limited, to register contact Sue Rebmann at 597-5929). 11AM-11:30AM: Visit with Santa and J&J Outfitters Noon-2PM: Story Time with the Grinch at Gowanda Free Library Noon-3PM: Visit with Santa—at Love INC. Hot Chocolate and Cookies served, make an ornament Noon-4PM: Local organization booths set up throughout Main Street & inside the Hollywood Theater Noon-4PM: Meet Santa’s Friends Downtown—Frosty, Rudolph, Safety Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog 2:00PM: Movie at the Hollywood Theater-Charlie Brown Christmas 2:45 PM: Santa Snowflake Walk—Pets and strollers welcome, dress up in Christmas attire and costumes. Sponsored by Gowanda Central School PTA and Healthy Community Alliance. Line Up on North Water Street-Municipal Parking lot 3:45 PM: Closing Ceremonies-Under the Hollywood Theater Marque. This includes Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce coloring contest winners announced, store window holiday display contest winner announced, holiday spirit parade winners announced, shop local basket drawings announced. Following Drawings and Closing Ceremony:4:15 PM: Movie—Tribute to World War II Veterans at Hollywood Theater4:30 PM: Christmas Concert at the Hollywood Theater with a variety of local school and church choral groups. For more information on this event please visit https://www.facebook.com/Christmas-in-Gowanda-553440464724679 This event will be held at: Gowanda Main St. and Jamestown St. Gowanda, NY 14070 United States 42° 27' 47.232" N, 78° 56' 6.468" W Website: https://www.facebook.com/Christmas-in-Gowanda-553440464724679 Javascript is required to view this map. Event Categorized in Winter Food & Drink Movie Theater Festival Family Entertainment Sleigh Rides Christmas Celebration Gowanda Party Goers & Socialites Email this page