The Newton Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual Holiday Lighted festival, and lighted parade, to coincide with the lighting of the Jasper County Courthouse, which will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 25.
The theme this year is “Twas The Lights Before Christmas” and the chamber is proud to bring back the fun tradition of the lighted parade. There will be many activities that evening beginning with the Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Young Professionals of Jasper County, with judging beginning at 5:15 p.m. and free chili served at 5:30 p.m., then the courthouse lights will be lit at 6 p.m. The parade will immediately follow the courthouse lighting.
There will be holiday music from DJ Nick Hoskins playing around the square, as well as Santa in the Courthouse. Looking for a fun family photo opportunity? The chamber will have its own holiday themed photo booth. There will also be fun activities for the kids. Be sure to attend this annual tradition.
For more information on how to register for the parade visit the chamber website at www.experiencenewton.com, click on the "about" tab and click on "event registration" to download our registration form. Or stop up to our office on the south side of the Newton square to get signed up.
The deadline for parade registration will be Nov. 21. All entries must be lighted. If you would like to be a vendor or sponsor for the festivities you can also find those forms on our website or in the chamber office. In order to be included in our print advertising you must have your registration filled out and paid for by Nov. 11.
New This Year
The chamber is partnering with Hometown Rewards. They are offering a great discount and free shipping for ordering LED lights through the Hometown Rewards program. If you would like to order your holiday LED lights you can pick up your order form at the Newton Chamber office.
If you are a registered entrant in our lighted parade Hometown Rewards will match your purchase of LED lights with up to 4 strands of lights for free. You must pay at the time of ordering, cash or check. Payments and order forms will be accepted at the chamber office no later than noon, Nov. 9. Make checks payable to: Hometown Rewards- City of Newton. If you order your LED lights through Hometown Rewards you will also be eligible to win a free lighting package which includes; pre-lit garland, white LED string lights and timer.