Bentonville, AR - This Saturday, December 14th at 6:00pm, The Bentonville Christmas Parade returns with Christmas on Canvas, presented by KINGART®. More than 100 local floats will make their way through the streets of Downtown Bentonville for this annual holiday tradition. As always the parade will end with a unique appearance from Santa Claus himself.

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"Downtown Bentonville Inc. is excited to bring this event to life once again, thanks to the incredible support from so many in our community. It's a wonderful opportunity for us all to come together and celebrate one of our city's most cherished annual traditions—showcasing the heart, spirit, and unity that make Bentonville so special," said DBI Executive Director Dana Schlagenhaft.

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During the parade KINGART® will have a unique space on A Street for families to experience Christmas on Canvas.

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“KINGART® has a rich heritage and has been rooted in the arts and crafts industry since 1963. For three generations, we’ve been proudly serving the artist, craftsman, ceramist, hobbyist, and decorative painter. ” Grant Sentner from KINGART® added, "Bentonville has become a beacon in the art world, and KINGART® is so excited to play a part in the 2024 Christmas Parade and support this amazing community."

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Closures for this event begin at 5:30 am on Saturday, December 14th.  Roads around the Bentonville Square and along the parade route (Main Street and 2nd Street) will be affected.  Crews will open the roads as the parade passes through downtown.

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The attached photo is the parade route.

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The Bentonville Christmas Parade is produced by the non-profit organization Downtown Bentonville Incorporated, with support from community partners:  Walmart, Walton Family Foundation, the City of Bentonville, and Visit Bentonville.

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On Christmas morning at 9:00, 5NEWS will air a one hour special of DWTN Now featuring the ‘Christmas on Canvas’ Downtown Bentonville Christmas Parade. The parade TV show will provide a highlight of parade floats as well as appearances from special community guests.

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DWTN Now ‘Christmas on Canvas’ Downtown Bentonville Christmas Parade is sponsored by Crossland Construction, Tytan Toys with additional support from USAopoly, Brutus Bone Broth, and Albanese Confectionery.