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    Newnan Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season Next Week

    (Last Updated On: May 2, 2020)

    On Plaid Friday (the day after Thanksgiving, November 29th), shop in Downtown Newnan and simplify your Day-After-Thanksgiving experience!  The name “Plaid Friday” celebrates the idea of Local! The plaid pattern represents weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. Plaid Friday is the relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday,” and is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holidays. Wear plaid attire during Plaid Friday and expect to SAVE, as numerous downtown businesses will offer a significant discount to any customer wearing Plaid clothing!

    Santa on the Square is hosted each year after Plaid Friday, the event lasts from 6pm- 8pm.  Santa will arrive downtown in a Fire Truck, and will immediately light the Christmas tree located on the Court House Square.  After the lighting of the Christmas tree, children are invited to sit on Santa’s lap and read him their Christmas list! This annual tradition in Downtown Newnan reminds us all of the importance of the holiday season: fostering hope, charity, forgiveness and kindness.  The City of Newnan’s Leisure Services Department is bringing extra Christmas cheer and fun to this event beginning at 5:00pm.  In conjunction with Main Street’s Santa on the Square, Leisure Services is hosting a Christmas Carnival packed with games such as balloon darts & ring toss, lots of prizes, a giant snow globe photo opportunity, and a build your own teddy bear station (for the first 500 people).  The department has also planned a special visit by Santa’s LIVE REINDEER!

    Shop Small Y’all! Small Business Saturday is on Saturday, November 30th in Downtown Newnan. Small Business Saturday is an annual shopping tradition dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This event supports the local economy and promotes our community. 

    Visit www.mainstreetnewnan.com for a list of promotions and participating businesses.

    Free public parking is available along downtown streets, and in the City of Newnan’s Public Parking Lots located at: 13 Lagrange Street, 25 Lagrange Street, 22 Spring Street, 6 First Avenue, 50 East Broad Street, 65 East Broad Street, 41 East Washington Street, and 22 East Broad Street.