The Territorial Christmas Celebrations kick off with Opening Night on Saturday, November 30 at 6 p.m. with the Lighted Christmas Parade and continues with the Distinctive Homes tour and the Victorian Walks December 7 and 14.
The parade starts at the Scottish Rite Temple, from there, a promenade of illuminated cars, trucks, dune buggies, with an appearance by Santa Claus head down Oklahoma Ave.
The parade ends at 2nd street on Oklahoma Ave. and is immediately followed by the Territorial Governor ceremonies at the Post Office.Each year candidates run for Territorial Governor and Junior Governor. Votes are $1 each, and candidates compete to buy their way to the title. This year’s candidates for Territorial Governor are Amy Goley, Tammie Hulsey and John Pagnois along with Kacy Fryar and Rion Russel for Junior Governor.
Voting is in full swing, and you have until November 27 to get your votes in.
After the parade this year’s Territorial Governor and Junior Governor will be announced during the lighting of the Christmas tree.
“Territorial Tots: Baby Governor Photo Contest is included again this year.”
Unlike the Territorial Governor and Junior Territorial Governor campaigns and activities, this is purely an online contest for Guthrie babies to dress in their Victorian best and claim the honor of Territorial Tot!
Vote for your favorite tot by donating online! Check out Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas Celebrations on Facebook where you can find the name and age of each little one under their photo.
All proceeds benefit Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas Celebrations: Opening Night, Victorian Walks, and Distinctive Homes Tour.
The Distinctive Homes Tour offers you an opportunity for an exclusive look inside some of Guthrie’s most impressive homes and historic buildings that are specially selected by Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas Foundation and are dressed up for the holiday season.
According to the GTCF Facebook page “The tour is our largest fundraiser and, as such, we only invite the best and most beautiful homes in Guthrie to participate!”
This year’s Homes Tour is on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 each.
Proof of purchase is required for entry into the homes/buildings.
Reserve your tickets online for pickup on the day of the event, or purchase in person on December 7 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grab a horse-drawn carriage ride among Guthrie’s century-old red brick streets and buildings. Browse shop windows filled with live visions of everyday Victorian and prairie life, classic Christmas fantasies, or the Nativity story.
“These events are so special because our downtown absolutely comes to life with visions of times gone by,” board member Shawnda Rooney said. “ The Victorian actors along the street closures and the themed talent that make up all of the live windows create such a magical atmosphere for tourist and locals alike. The organizers are hoping for a magical Victorian Christmas experience for everyone regardless of what age they are or where they come from.”
For more information about Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas Celebrations visit https://www.guthriesterritorialchristmas. com