With many unique holiday events, December brings holiday cheer and good tidings to Concrete. Join us this holiday season in our spirited little town!
Celtic Christmas Celebration 2024
This event receives funding from Skagit County • www.visitskagitvalley.com
Parade & Tree Lighting 2024
Saturday, December 14
6:00 p.m. on Main Street
A Christmas parade, followed by the annual Tree Lighting at the east end of Main Street will take place on Saturday, December 14, starting at 6:00 p.m. Help welcome Santa to town!!
Please note: Main Street will be closed to traffic between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. The Parade line-up will be near the Post Office—everyone is invited to join the parade!
Volunteers are needed to help with all parts of this celebration. If you can be on hand that night for a couple of hours, please let us know.
Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas
Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street
Experience the magic of the season at Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the Concrete Theatre in Town Center, Concrete, WA. This concert features renowned violinist Geoffrey Castle with his Celtic Night All-Star Band, promising an evening filled with enchanting music that celebrates Celtic traditions. The performance also showcases the talented Seattle Irish Dance Company and special guest Emily McIntosh, who will lend her voice to this festive celebration.
Look for the Gnomes!
Take a walk through town to count the number of gnomes who are living in our windows.
Free Workshop: Create a Celtic Craft
Led by Becky Luttrell (at far left), this year’s craft workshop will feature creating your own Celtic Tree of Life. Watch for registration to be part of this activity.
Saturday, December 7
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Act One Ice Cream Parlor, Town Center
Space is limited; registration is required. REGISTER HERE
Free Workshop: Learn About Bagpipes
Brought to you by the Celtic Arts Foundation
Saturday, December 14
Noon to 2:00 p.m.• Concrete Theatre
During this unique workshop, participants will have the opportunity to discover these instruments’ history and cultural significance. The workshop is open to anyone aged 14 and up—an adult must accompany minors.Hands-on experience: Get up close and personal with bagpipes and experience how they work and sound. Space is limited; registration is required. REGISTER HERE
Free Workshop: Discover Celtic Music
With Cayley Schmid, Director, Celtic Arts Foundation
December 14 – 1:45 to 1:30 p.m.
Act One Ice Cream Parlor
Bring an instrument of any kind and we’ll learn to play a fun tune together (vocalists are welcome as well). We’ll learn about different styles of Celtic music and what to listen for. This workshop is taught by Cayley Schmid, Director, Celtic Arts Foundation. Space is limited; registration is required. REGISTER HERE
Show your spirit!
You’re encouraged to decorate your home and/or business and share the spirit of the holidays with friends, family, and visitors. Many of us make it a tradition to drive around town during December and marvel at your creativity. Thank you for lighting up our holidays!
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