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ChristmasVille opens in Rock Hill with high kicks, peppermint sticks and of course, Santa

Before the show started Thursday night, kids in festive clothing handed out candy canes to toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Then, the Rock Hill RockHettes performed high kicks and twirls to holiday music at the kick-off ceremony of ChristmasVille — Rock Hill’s four-day Christmas festival that ends Sunday.

A kids drama troupe from Showtime Theatre Company performed “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” before Santa made his appearance. Parents pointed to the stage and exclaimed “there’s Santa!” while little tots giggled and clapped.

ChristmasVille continues Friday with downtown events, including the Rock Hill Christmas parade, a gingerbread house decorating contest, trolley rides and more.

Visit ChristmasVille.com for event details.

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Santa Claus sings with children Thursday at the annual ChristmasVille open ceremony in downtown Rock Hill.
Santa Claus sings with children Thursday at the annual ChristmasVille open ceremony in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Dancers perform Thursday at the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill.
Dancers perform Thursday at the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill.
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Bobbi-Lynne Barrett, 5, Samantha Barrett, middle, and Donnie Collins watch Santa Thursday at the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill.
Bobbi-Lynne Barrett, 5, Samantha Barrett, middle, and Donnie Collins watch Santa Thursday at the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill.
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill.
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill.
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill.
Children perform during the ChristmasVille opening ceremony Thursday in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
One-year-old Alaina Chasse claps during the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill on Thursday.
One-year-old Alaina Chasse claps during the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill on Thursday. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Children watch the opening ceremony of the annual ChristmasVille festival Thursday in downtown Rock Hill.
Children watch the opening ceremony of the annual ChristmasVille festival Thursday in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Dancers perform Thursday at the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill.
Dancers perform Thursday at the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille in downtown Rock Hill. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
People gather at Fountain Park Thursday in downtown Rock Hill for the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille
People gather at Fountain Park Thursday in downtown Rock Hill for the opening ceremony of ChristmasVille TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com

This story was originally published December 6, 2024 at 9:42 AM.

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