The Best Time of the Year is coming

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Murphy. Workers are busy putting up holiday decorations. The storefronts will also be getting in the holiday spirit with a "Light Up Murphy" Contest. Participating stores will be decorating their storefronts. The deadline to decorate is November 25. Winners will be announced on December 17.
 
A scavenger hunt starts on November 26. Visit any participating retailer and find their "hidden ornament". Take a picture and post to social media. While visiting the stores, don't forget to make a purchase or two. Two lucky winners will be announced on December 17.
 
November 27 is Small Business Saturday. Come out and support the local merchants, #shopsmall in Murphy, NC.
 
December 3 will be the last Art Walk of 2021. Stop by and shop the local artists to find a truly unique present someone special.
 
An evening parade will be held on December 4 at 6:00 pm. If you want to enter a float in the parade you will need to register. Go to verymurphychirstmas.com and click on the Register Your Float link under the schedule of events.
 
Come out and enjoy the holiday spirit and festivities in Murphy, NC.