The City of Andalusia and the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon for the 10th Christmas in Candyland at 9 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 1.
Andalusia Elementary School’s kindergarten students will be on hand for the ribbon cutting on the Court Square, which is slated to feature lots of snow. After kindergarten’s play time, the fun will move to the Springdale on Ice location, where AES’s 6th graders will get a sneak peak.
The venues officially open to the public at 5 p.m.
To celebrate the 10th year, the City of Andalusia purchased a new Christmas tree that is 50 feet tall and is 20 feet larger in circumference at the base. Additional photo backgrounds were added, as well as new C*A*N*D*Y*L*A*N*D signage, reminiscent of the iconic Hollywood sign.” There is a new, larger cocoa ball pit, and more snow than ever.
Santa and Elsa will be on site every weekend.
The City and Chamber also partnered with Meredith’s Miracles, a local charity which provides assistance for non-medical expenses when a family has to travel out of town for specialty medical care for children. Meredith’s Miracles is providing entertainment with their Disney characters, as well as Mickey and Minnie and Elsa meet-and-greets. The charity also is the only non-food vendor on site.
Christmas in Candyland began as a quality of life project dreamed up by the Chamber of Commerce to provide activities for local children. Over the years, Andalusia has experienced a 35% growth in retail sales during the month of December, as well as a 50% increase in lodging receipts.
Basic hours are listed below. For more details, check the calendar on this page, or visit christmasincandyland.com.
Dec. 1 - 17
Fridays: 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Saturdays: 1 p.m. until 9 p.m.
-Santa will be at Springdale from 1 until 5 p.m.
-Elsa will be in the Frozen Garden from 4 until 6 p.m.
-Characters in Candyland Show – 6 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
-Santa will be at Springdale from 2 until 5 p.m.
-Elsa will be in the Frozen Garden from 2 until 4 p.m.
-Characters in Candyland Show – 4 p.m.
Cocoa with Characters
Saturday, Dec. 9, 4 until 6 p.m. Meredith’s Miracles will bring ALL the characters for photo ops, and we’ll serve up some hot cocoa to keep you warm.
Santa Send Off
We’ll usher Santa off to the North Pole with fireworks at closing time.
Thursday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
-Elsa will be in the Frozen Garden from 4 until 6 p.m.
-Mickey and Minnie will be on site from 4 until 6 p.m.
-Characters in Candyland Show – 6 p.m.
Also open Dec. 29 and 30
Friday: 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Saturday: 1 p.m. until 9 p.m.
- Mickey and Minnie will be on site from 4 until 6 p.m.