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Holiday Happenings

Rocky Mount Christmas Parade

Date & Time: Dec. 2, 3 p.m.

Location: Downtown Rocky Mount

Event Description: Brooke Simpson, a finalist on season 13 of NBC’s “The Voice,” will serve as the grand marshal of the parade. The event also will feature local marching bands, Santa Claus and more.

Price: Free

Website: downtownrockymount.com

Contact: 252-972-1159

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Date & Time: Nov. 29, 7 p.m. (Dunn Center for Performing Arts); Dec. 6-8, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9, 2 p.m.

Location: Imperial Centre for Arts & Sciences

Event Description: Brooke Edwards, artistic and managing director at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, will direct the adaptation which includes Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang.

Price: $11 adults; $9 seniors and students; $7 12 and under for Imperial Centre shows; $7 for Dunn Center show

Website: imperialcentre.org

Contact: 252-972-1256

First Friday (Tree Lighting)

Date & Time: Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m.

Location: Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences

Event Description: Come enjoy First Friday events, which will include the lighting of the Imperial Centre’s Christmas tree, carriage rides, hot cocoa, arts & crafts and more.

Price: Free

Website: imperialcentre.org

Contact: 252-972-1266

Winter Wonderland

Date & Time: Dec. 9, 1-5 p.m.

Location: Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences

Event Description: Come enjoy a day of winter time activities for the whole family. Music, children’s activities, carriage rides through downtown and even a visit from Santa awaits guests.

Price: Free

Website: imperialcentre.org

Contact: 252-972-1266

Rocky Mount Senior Center Christmas Gala

Date & Time: Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Nash Community College

Event Description: The annual gala will take place at Nash Community College.

Price: $25

Contact: 252-972-1152

Kwanzaa Kickoff Celebration

Date & Time: Dec. 16, 3-6 p.m.

Location: Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences

Event Description: This new event will celebrate and introduce African American heritage and Kwanzaa principles through interactives, African drum and dance performances and exhibitions featuring Kente cloths and drums.

Price: Free

Website: imperialcentre.org

Contact: 252-972-1266