The 64th Annual Salado Christmas Stroll kicks off at 6 pm with its Christmas Parade Thursday evening, December 5, 2024 The parade begins at Royal and Main Street on the South side of Salado, traveling north on Main Street and ending at the Salado Civic Center.
The parade is the official opening of the historic Salado Christmas Stroll for two weekends, starting December 6-8 and December 13-15, 2024. This year’s event follows the winding sidewalks and streetlights that frame the one-mile Main Street of Stroll festivities.
Salado businesses will host a variety of Stroll events during each weekend, including an Outdoor Live Nativity at First Baptist Church, live performances of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Tablerock Amphitheatre of Salado, and live music at various venues along the route. Tickets for the Tablerock performances can be purchased at CentralTexasTickets.com. A full list of daily events can be found on the Salado Chamber of Commerce website salado.com.
A Christmas market will be hosted on both Saturdays, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal Street, Salado.
Free parking is available throughout the Village of Salado, including the Salado Civic Center, Brookshire Brothers, First Baptist Church of Salado, Church of Christ, and more. The Village of Salado provides free shuttle service throughout both weekends.
Information about the 64th Annual Salado Christmas Stroll, along with the events listed here and others, is available online at business.salado.com/calendar or on the Stroll Facebook Page.
Leslie White whose the 2024 Chairman of the Salado Chamber of Commerce said “Stroll is a magical time of year in Salado. You will find something for everyone and is the largest event for the businesses here. They go all out for those who descend upon this special village and those who attend walk away with memories that last a lifetime.”
About the Village of Salado
Salado, Texas, located on Interstate I-35 between the cities of Waco and Austin, was an original stop for the stagecoach lines and was home to the first co-educational college in the State of Texas. Salado was founded at the Old Military Road crossing of Salado Creek on October 8, 1859, coinciding with the conception of Salado College. Founded by early Scottish settlers because of its plentiful springs and rich farmland, Salado became a center for commerce and culture. Today, Salado is a destination for a thriving creative arts and business community with an emphasis on providing visitors a unique shopping, dining, and lodging experience.
The purpose of the Salado Chamber of Commerce is to support the business environment in Salado and surrounding areas by actively promoting member businesses, creating opportunities for leadership development, and advocating for business growth.
For additional information about Salado events, visit Salado.com or contact the Salado Chamber of Commerce at (254) 947-5040.