FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
Cullman Christkindlmarkt: Where German Tradition Meets Southern Charm
Decatur, Ala. (November 13, 2024) – The holiday spirit is set to arrive in Cullman as the Cullman Christkindlmarkt returns, bringing seasonal cheer, old-world charm and delightful holiday traditions for everyone to enjoy. Inspired by the centuries-old German Christmas markets, the four-week long event blends traditional German-style holiday festivities with Southern hospitality to create a family-friendly celebration.
Where German tradition meets southern charm, the Cullman Christkindlmarkt features an assortment of German-themed events and attractions including the tallest Weihnachtspyramide on display, carousel rides, German food and popular holiday traditions such as ice skating, a Christmas parade and ceremonial lighting of a massive tree, plus so much more.
Highlights of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt include:
• Lighting of Christmas Pyramid (Nov. 21, 6:00 p.m.)
• Christkindlmarkt Parade (Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m.)
• South's largest tree lighting show with fireworks with Host James Spann, musical guest Taylor Hicks, Santa Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf (Nov. 22, 8:00 p.m.)
• Ice skating in the largest outdoor ice rink in Alabama
• Christkindl Express (enchanting little train ride)
• Kinderplatz (Santa’s Village full of activities for children)
• Largest Ferris wheel in Alabama
• Old-fashioned, German-style, pop-up Christmas street market with artists, craftspersons and other makers of gift-type goods
• Authentic German flavors, from traditional sausages to sweet chimney cakes
The Cullman Christkindlmarkt will take place from November 21 to December 23, 2024, every Thursday through Sunday at Depot Park located at 304 1st Ave NE in downtown Cullman. Hours are as follows: Thursday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Beginning December 16, 2024, it will be open seven days a week (closed on Thanksgiving Day). Admission is free.
For more information on the Cullman Christkindlmarkt including a schedule of events, visit https://www.cullmanchristkindlmarkt.com/ or call 256.734.9157.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.7 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
