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🎄🎅 Christmas Kick-Off in Downtown Duncan! 🎅🎄
Join us on Friday, November 22nd, from 5 pm to 9 pm for Downtown Duncan’s annual Christmas Kick-Off! This festive evening is packed with holiday magic and activities for the whole family. Wander the streets, enjoy FREE roasted chestnuts, and soak up the cozy holiday atmosphere as you browse local non-profit vendor stalls with holiday treats and warm drinks.
Get ready for a night of live entertainment featuring headlining band Tropic Mayhem and other talented musical acts to keep the energy high throughout the evening! Enjoy dazzling dance performances by Warmland Dance, the Celtic Rhythm Dancers, and Carlson's School of Dance, adding a unique local flavour to the night.
Be sure to check out the 19+ event at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery! Transforming into a cozy beer garden for the evening, the gallery will offer a selection of drinks, perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy the festivities in a lively, adults-only setting.
Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with Santa himself, creating memories to cherish. The night wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display at 8:45 pm, lighting up the sky to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season!
Kick off the season with family, friends, and your community in downtown Duncan. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible sponsors for their generous support of Christmas Kick-Off 2024!
✨ Enso Accounting
✨ Coast Capital
✨ Valley Carpet One
✨ The Duncan Showroom
Your contributions make it possible to create a magical experience for our community. Together, we’re lighting up the season! 🎄
Christmas Kick-Off 2024 Entertainment Schedule
Join us for an unforgettable evening of performances on two stages in Downtown Duncan!
City Square Stage
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5:00 – 5:30 PM: CV Concert Band
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5:40 – 6:10 PM: Adage Studio
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6:20 – 6:50 PM: Jim Scales
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7:00 – 7:25 PM: Encore! Women's Choir
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7:30 – 7:32 PM: DDBIA Welcome to Christmas Kick-Off
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7:30 – 7:45 PM: Elected Officials Welcome
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7:35 – 7:45 PM: Christmas Tree Light-Up Ceremony
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7:30 – 8:45 PM: Tropic Mayhem
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8:45: FiREWORKS!
Dance Stage (Santa's Tent)
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5:00 – 5:15 PM: Carlson's School of Dance
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5:30 - 8:30 PM Selfies with Santa
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6:00 – 6:30 PM: Celtic Rhythm Dancers
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6:45 – 7:30 PM: Warmland Dance
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7:45 – 8:45 PM: Jam Factory
Celebrate the season with live music, dazzling dance performances, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Bring your family and friends for this magical kickoff to the holidays! 🎄✨
Cast your vote now!
The DDBIA presents the annual Downtown Duncan Christmas window decorating contest. Businesses chose between two themes to decorate.
"West coast Christmas"
or
"The Christmas Sweater"
Two Grand prizes will be awarded. "Best Overall", and "Board of Directors choice". The "best Overall" will be awarded to the business with the most votes - cast by you! As you walk around downtown, window shopping and exploring look for windows with the scannable QR Code in the window, and vote on the spot, or hit the button below to cast your vote now!
Want to be sure that you've seen every window contestant? check out our map at the bottom of the page.
Upcoming Events
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DFM and downtown NIGHT MARKET – November 21st
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Christmas Kick-Off – November 22nd
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Christmas Contest Window Themes (two BIG PRIZES this year): The Christmas Sweater OR West Coast Christmas.
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Sip and Shop - December 5