Take part in Hopewell’s annual Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 2. Kick off the day with the Christmas parade beginning at 4PM.  The parade will start at Cavalier Square Shopping Center and follow 15th Avenue, City Point Road, and Main Street to the Ashford Civic Plaza.  Shortly after the conclusion of the parade, a brief ceremony will be held on the front steps of City Hall for the grand illumination of Ashford Civic Plaza.  Beginning at 6PM, a variety of activities will be available throughout Hopewell’s downtown.  Visits with Santa and musical performances will be held in the Beacon Theatre, horse and carriage rides will be available on Cawson Street, and a variety of vendors and other activities will be available at the Hopewell Library and Guncotten Coffee and Gallery. All activities are free and open to the public.