Get festive with Trussville’s Cookie Walk, caroling, parade + more

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As the holiday season rolls in, Trussville is showing off its festive side. Read on for three seasonal events you won’t want to miss—including the city’s tastiest annual Cookie Walk event.

1. Community Caroling + Tree Lighting | Sunday, November 26

There’s no better way to kick off the Christmas season than this Community Caroling + Tree Lighting hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with presenting sponsor First Baptist Church Trussville. M3 Performance and Physical Therapy is a silver sponsor for the parade.

Additional sponsors include Foundations for Hope, Trinity Contractors, Bryant Bank, AmFirst, Trussville Gas and Water, Hitchcock Maddox Financial Partners and the Trussville Tribune.

Back for its 5th year, this delightful event shows the true meaning of community as businesses, churches and locals come together in the holiday spirit for fun, family and good times.

On Sunday, November 26 from 4:30-6PM, grab the family for a magical time filled with free activities, including: 

• Musical performances by Trussville City Schools elementary school choirs, the Hewitt-Trussville High School Jazz Band, and more
• Booths offering coffee, hot chocolate + cookies
• Exciting giveaways + tons of kids’ activities
• Lots of photo ops
• Visits with Santa
• And more!

As the evening draws to a close, gather round for the jingle of 1,000 bells as Trussville’s Mayor Choat gives the signal to light the city’s 50-foot Christmas tree. Trust me when I say it’s quite a tree!

“When we say this is a community event, we mean it. This is one of the best examples of an old-fashioned, “Hallmark” event, and there’s no better way to kick off the holidays. It’s a favorite with the Trussville Chamber staff, and we love putting it together.”

Melissa Walker, Interim Director/Events, Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce

• What: Community Caroling & Tree Lighting Event
• When: Sunday, November 26 | 4:30-6PM
• Where: Historic Trussville Mall, 360 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL 35173
• Cost: All activities and giveaways are compliments of local businesses and groups that are members of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce. 

2. Trussville Downtown’s 5th Annual Cookie Walk | Saturday, December 9

If you love supporting local businesses and enjoy munching on delicious cookies (who doesn’t?!), we have THE event for you. On Saturday, December 9, Trussville Downtown’s Annual Cookie Walk returns for its 5th year, and you’re going to want to be there.

Cookie Walk is the ultimate way to have fun with the fam while shopping at some of Trussville’s coolest local businesses. The best part—you’re showered with tasty treats along the way. Here’s how it works:

First, visit Carroll Pharmacy in Trussville. Here you’ll exchange your event ticket for a cookie bag to use along your cookie route.

Next, visit some or all of the Cookie Walk Cookie Stops. At each Cookie Stop, you’ll have the chance to shop great holiday items, score amazing deals and support Trussville’s local businesses.

Be sure to have your cookie bag ready because you’ll get a specially-designed cookie at each event stop.

Wondering which businesses are participating in the event? This year’s Cookie Stops include:

• 1971 Clothing
• Bookmarked Paperie
• Carroll Pharmacy
• DeDe’s Book Rack
• Eighteen South
• Esthi Moon Wax + Skincare
• Hot Worx—Trussville
• Meals by Misty
• Nona Ruth’s
• Pet Supplies Plus—Trussville
• Sunni Leigh Floral Design / Elora Collective
• RE/MAX Realty-Tandi Smith
• Tula J
• Trussville Antiques and Interiors
• Trussville Social
• Three Earred Rabbit
• Wildflower Children’s Resale Boutique
• Wrapsody—Trussville

But there’s more! Each Cookie Walk ticket is $25 and includes these special goodies:

• Christmas card
• Cookies from each cookie stop
• Coupons/promotional items from local merchants
• Hand-painted, limited-edition Trussville Christmas ornament
• Souvenir bag

IMPORTANT: 125 tickets are available for Trussville Downtown’s 5th Annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 9. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 20 and are available online. In-person tickets are cash or check only and can be purchased starting on November 21 at DeDe’s Bookrack. Act fast—tickets go quickly!

• What: Trussville Downtown’s 5th Annual Cookie Walk hosted by Trussville Downtown Merchants Association
• When: December 9 | 10AM-2PM (prior to the Trussville Christmas Parade)
• Where: Participating Trussville businesses
• Cost: $25 | Online tickets go on sale Monday, November 20 | In-person tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 21
• Tickets: Buy online | Buy in-person at DeDe’s Bookrack (cash or check), 104 S Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL 35173

3. Trussville Christmas Parade | Saturday, December 9

After eating your way through Trussville’s Cookie Walk, pick a spot in town and cheer for the annual Trussville Christmas Parade presented by Brown Automotive on Saturday, December 9 at 3PM. Rain date is Sunday, December 10 at 3PM.

This year’s parade theme is “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas.”

Additional sponsors include GR Manufacturing, Trussville Gas & Water, A+ Tire and Auto Repair, Orangetheory Fitness and Trinity Contractors.

This decades-old parade is a beloved tradition that draws thousands to the streets of Downtown Trussville for holiday entertainment. 

This year’s parade features up to 100 entries including:

• Fire trucks
• Winners of the annual Float Competition based on this year’s “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas” theme
• An old-fashioned trolley
• The Hewitt-Trussville High School Marching Band
• And more!

You’ll also see the parade’s 2023 Grand Marshal—Hometown Inspiration Grayson Pope (#pray4gray).

The 2023 Honorary Grand Marshal is the 2023 State Softball Champions—Hewitt-Trussville High School Softball Team.

Where to watch: The parade route begins at Cahaba Elementary School, proceeds down Main Street to Chalkville Road and ends at Oak Street.

Want a spot in the Christmas parade? Entries are accepted until 4PM on Friday, December 1. Visit Trussville Christmas Parade (www.trussvillechamber.com) to submit an application and pay the $30 entry fee online.

• What: Trussville Christmas Parade
• When: Saturday, December 9, 3PM | Rain Date: Sunday, December 10, 3PM
• Where: Downtown Trussville
• Cost: Free to attend

For Community Caroling & Tree Lighting and Parade updates, follow the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and Instagram.

For Cookie Walk updates check in with Trussville Downtown Merchants Association’s event page.

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This is an update of a piece that was written by Patience Itson in 2022.