ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) – Downtown Enterprise will be bustling with festive activities this Saturday as the Wholiday 5K & Fun Run and Wholiday Cheer & Gear kick off the holiday season.
“While soaking up the holiday cheer, don’t forget to pop into our amazing downtown shops for Christmas gifts and goodies,” said Main Street Executive Director Mariah Montgomery. “We are excited to continue to host events in our downtown district and hope to draw even more visitors to the heart of our city.”
The Wholiday 5K & Fun Run, a fundraiser for the Enterprise State Community College Cross Country Teams, will begin with registration and packet pick-up at 7:30 a.m. The Fun Run starts at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. Registration costs $15 for the Fun Run and $35 for the 5K.
Street closures will be in effect to accommodate the event. East College Street, from Edwards to Main, will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., as approved by the Enterprise City Council earlier this year.
Directly across Main Street on West College Street, the Wholiday Cheer & Gear event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring family-friendly fun. Capital Tractor will host a Touch-A-Tractor event, where kids can get up close with equipment and take photos. Adding to the holiday spirit, the Enterprise High School choir will perform a medley of Christmas carols at noon.
West College Street, from Main to the Alleyway, will also be closed for the festivities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as approved by the City Council on Dec. 3.
For more information, visit the Downtown Enterprise Facebook page.
