The Summit Kicks Off Holiday Season With Lights Up Parade

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Seeing Christmas lights and holiday decorations around town help usher in the holiday season, and The Summit shopping center will do just that Nov. 22 with the center's annual Lights Up holiday parade and event.

The Lights Up parade begins at 6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, winding through The Summit and ending at REI. Guests are encouraged to come early to grab a spot along the parade route and to enjoy live performances beginning at 5 p.m.. The parade will end with a grand fireworks show around 6:30 p.m.

In addition to the parade, events include:

Kendra Scott Patio:
5-5:45 p.m. – Free Photo Booth with Santa sponsored by Mountain High Outfitters
5-5:30 p.m. – Performance by Birmingham Children’s Theater
5:30-6 p.m. – Performance by Miss Iron City, Mackenzie Ward, & Miss Iron City Outstanding Teen, Lauren McCombs
7-8 p.m. – Free Photo Booth with Santa sponsored by Mountain High Outfitters
7-8 p.m. – Faux Snow
5-8 p.m. – Free craft table with Magic 96.5
5-8 p.m. – Sweet Spun cotton candy

Belk (Apple Side):
5-8 p.m. – Free Frozen II Braid Bar
5-8 p.m. – Naughty but Nice Popcorn located near Belk

AMC Theater:
5 p.m. – Performance by Dance South on AMC patio

Peloton:
5-6 p.m. – Performance by Christmas Carolers
5-8 p.m. – Free craft table with Birmingham mommy & The McWane Science Center

Barnes & Noble:
5:30 p.m. – Book Reading with Mrs. Claus – Reading Old Man Peachfuzz (A Funny Christmas Story)