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Christmas on Franklin

Christmas on Franklin Street in Vancouver, Washington, is super-sized this year! Over 225,000 lights illuminate eight properties along the entire neighborhood street. Enjoy lights, music, and holiday cheer every night from 5 to 10 PM. Known as the Vancouver version of Peacock Lane, Christmas on Franklin Street is located at 4616 NW Franklin St., just 1.5 miles off I-5 at the 39th Street exit.

Christmas

Meet Santa Claus on select evenings:

  • December 13 @ 7 PM
  • December 17 @ 7 PM
  • December 19 @ 8 PM
  • December 21 @ 7 PM (between concerts)
  • December 23 @ 5:30 PM

Santa Grinch will be on Franklin Street
on the following evenings:

  • December 10 @ 7 PM (with Max)
  • December 15 @ 7 PM
  • December 20 @ 7 PM (with Max)

Live Music on Select Nights:

  • December 14 - Cub Scout Caroling @ 6:30 PM
  • December 19 - Jessica Elizabeth @ 7 PM
  • December 21 - River Twain @ 5:30 PM
  • December 21 - Elvis Caroling featuring Carson Ortiz
  • December 22 - Kirstin Walla @ 7:30 PM

Candlelight Nativity Walk:

  • On December 22 at 6 PM, join us for a special candlelight nativity walk and reading of the Nativity story, featuring readers Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle of the City of Vancouver and Senator Annette Cleveland (WA-D49).

For a complete schedule of events, follow our Facebook page at FB.com/HolidaysOnFranklin.

BLANKET DRIVE

Our unhoused neighbors struggle to stay warm and dry, especially during this time of year. The FISH 104.1 has teamed up with the Blanket Coverage Ministry to help keep Portland warm this winter. Christmas on Franklin will serve as a drop-off location for blankets. Bring a new blanket to donate while you enjoy the lights on Franklin.

DISPLAY HIGHLIGHTS

Christmas on Franklin Street features:

  1. A life-size nativity scene with a 24 ft tall star.
  2. A 50 ft lighted cedar tree topped with a star, featuring a traditional nativity underneath.
  3. A winter landscape showcasing Frozen characters and Olaf the snowman.
  4. Santa with his lifelike reindeer, including Rudolph.
  5. The Grinch and Max filling an old green pickup truck with lights and presents.
  6. A 30 ft animated Christmas tree.
  7. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Pooh Corner, and much more.

The display will be open nightly from 5 to 10 PM, complete with music and Santa appearing in an upstairs window along the route.

Contact

For inquiries, contact Lucy Sherman at [hidden email]
or Jim Mains via text or voice at 360-513-8529

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