GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The city is thrilled to honor resident and Clay High graduate Caeleb Dressel when he makes a special appearance at this year’s Christmas on Walnut Street. The celebration …
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GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The city is thrilled to honor resident and Clay High graduate Caeleb Dressel when he makes a special appearance at this year’s Christmas on Walnut Street.
The celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, from noon to 9 p.m. and promises to be a festive and unforgettable day.
The highlight of the evening is the Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade, which starts at 6 p.m. and is organized by the Green Cove Springs Business League in partnership with the City of Green Cove Springs. This year's theme, "A Vintage Christmas," will light up downtown with more than 70 floats sparkling with lights as they make their way along a mile stretch of Orange Avenue/U.S. Highway 17.
As part of the parade, Dressel will be named “Hometown Hero” and ride on a specially decorated float, embodying the spirit of the season and the pride of our community.
Dressel graduated with seven national high school records. He went on to win nine Olympic gold medals, 10 overall, spanning the last three Summer Games.
Dressel’s appearance comes during the city’s yearlong 150th anniversary celebration.
The festivities at Spring Park will feature more than 50 craft booths and food trucks, along with free photos with Santa at the pool pavilion hosted by GCS Elks Lodge 1892. Spring Park and City Hall will shine with the festive glow of more than 250 beautifully decorated Christmas Trees as part of its Parade of Trees program, highlighted by the magnificent 45-foot City tree, which will be lit up that evening.
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Caeleb Dressel will be joining us for this year's Christmas on Walnut Street event,” City Manager Steve Kennedy said. “Celebrating his remarkable achievements and acknowledging his incredible positive impact on our community and the world is truly an honor. This year's event promises to be unforgettable.”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to join in the festivities and celebrate the holiday season with the city.
For more information about the event, visit greencovesprings.com and follow the city’s social media channels for updates.
