Christmas in Helen Georgia 2022 USA: Market, Lights, Parade

Have a colorful Bavarian Christmas in Alpine Helen, Georgia located about an hour and a half north of Atlanta in the Northeast Georgia mountains. The town’s Alpine architecture and holiday scenery are so delightful that Lifetime Christmas movies “Christmas Love Letter” and “A Taste of Christmas” were filmed in Helen GA, and the town is consistently noted as a top holiday destination for lights, festivities and fun. Here’s a look at what’s on during Christmas in Helen Georgia 2022.

Christmas Lights in Helen GA

Friday, November 25, 2022 5-7 p.m.

Looking for Christmas Lights in Helen GA 2022? Take in the magic at the Annual Lighting of the Village in Edelweiss River Park, 5-7 p.m., Friday, November 25.

Decorated with 8,000 lights and 800+ ornaments, the 20-foot-tall tree and the entire town is dressed up and illuminated every night until February 20th.

Musical performances by local groups will precede Santa’s arrival and children are invited to meet with him from 5-7 p.m.

The town’s shops and restaurants don’t close at 5 p.m. here. Visitors come from all over to see the festive shop windows and streets, savor authentic German beer and cuisine and to buy German Christmas tree ornaments.

Christmas Market in Helen GA

November 26-27, 2022

Another top thing to do during Christmas in Helen Georgia 2022 is the 14th Annual Christkindlmarkt at the Marktplatz (1074 Edelweiss Strasse) on November 26-27 and December 3-4.

This traditional German Christmas market in Helen GA offers everything from unique gifts and decorations to an assortment of savory and sweet foods, drinks and candied treats.

Christmas Parades in Helen GA

There are two Christmas parades happening in Helen and Cleveland GA.

Annual Christmas in the Mountains and Lighted Parade

December 3, 2022 5-8 p.m.

The Christmas in the Mountains and Lighted Parade in Cleveland will be held on December 3 from 5-8 p.m., with the parade scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

The event features a holiday market in the Cleveland downtown square and Merry Merchants Open Houses. A community Christmas tree lighting is planned for 6 p.m. at Freedom Park.

Annual Helen Christmas Parade

December 10, 2022 2 p.m.

Downtown Helen lights up as the Annual Christmas Parade makes its way through the streets with hand-crafted and beautifully designed floats, German Christmas characters, music and dance on Saturday December 10, 2022 at 2:00pm. This don’t-miss family and friends event is a generational tradition.

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Join in a Victorian Christmas in the historic settlement of Sautee-Nacoochee. At the Hardman Farm State Historic Site see the manor dressed in period holiday décor while learning about traditions from docents in their finest 1870s garb.

This open house from 4-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from December 2 -17 is highlighted by twinkling candlelight, live music, wagon rides, caroling and s’mores.

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