Tree Lighting/Drawing Contest
Visitors gather at Bicentennial Park for the community tree lighting ceremony. The holiday tree is supplied by the Town of Mooresville and decorated by Mooresville Park and Recreation. The celebration includes the winner of the youth drawing contest helping to illuminate the tree.
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
6 – 7pm.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use an 8.5-by-11-inch sheet for the Drawing Contest entry and put the child’s name, age, and phone number on the back.
- Submit contest entries at Smith’s Sweet Shoppe by the stated November 7 deadline.
- The Drawing Contest is for ages 6–12, so confirm the entrant meets the age requirement before preparing an entry.
- Keep the entry focused on a Christmas tree scene, as required for the contest.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Drawing Contest winner gets to light the tree at the Tree Lighting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can enter the Drawing Contest?
The contest is for children ages 6–12.
What should children submit for the contest?
A Christmas tree scene drawn on an 8.5-by-11-inch sheet of paper, with the entrant’s name, age, and phone number written on the back.
Where should contest entries be delivered?
Entries should be turned in at Smith’s Sweet Shoppe, at 2 West Main Street in Mooresville.
What does the contest winner receive?
The winner gets to light the tree at the Tree Lighting and receives a Christmas Lego set.
Who provides and decorates the tree?
The Town of Mooresville provides the tree, and Mooresville Park and Recreation provides the decorations.
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