All that glitters: A new Rogers Christmas Village will fill Frisco Plaza with sparkle and shine from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, celebrating “All Things Christmas” during the annual Rogers Christmas Parade.

In our sites: Railyard Park and Frisco Plaza provide an expansion of the holiday festivities in downtown Rogers.

• Local artists and makers are selling their Christmas-themed items during this vendor market.

• You are invited to shop 40+ vendor booths decked out in Christmas lights

• Grab a bite at four food trucks.

• Take photos with Santa and the Grinch

• Capture family memories in a free photo Social Booth from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Kristin Sherrets Photography

• Enjoy performances from The Nutcracker by Ballet Westside Dance Studio from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Turntable Plaza. 

The Rogers Christmas Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 1st in Downtown Rogers. The parade will follow its customary route beginning at 5th Street and Poplar Street and then proceed through the heart of downtown, down 1st Street and Walnut Street. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy the parade and vibrant holiday atmosphere of downtown Rogers at any point along the route!

Parade entries will compete for trophies in four categories.

• “Spectacular Sparkles Award” goes to the entry that presents an outstanding display of lights or other type of illumination.
• “Elfin Magic Award” goes to the entry that most impressively features children.
• “Glory of Angels Award” goes to the entry that best illustrates a religious theme.
• “Knock Your Stockings Off Award” goes to the entry with the most outstanding use of the parade theme.

The Rotary Club of Rogers and the Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers will coordinate this popular annual event managing float entries, parade lineup, and judging. The Rogers New Technology Interact Club -- the high school version of Rotary International -- is also supporting the parade with dozens of volunteers as one of their community service projects.

The parade is sponsored by First National Bank of NWA and these organizations are partnering with the City of Rogers to showcase the community's holiday spirit.

Come celebrate the holiday season in downtown Rogers with the Rogers Christmas Parade and the exciting new addition of the Rogers Christmas Village! The City of Rogers, along with our community partners value the Rogers Christmas Parade, its traditions and its future. We look forward to seeing the community of Rogers in downtown on the first Friday of December.