Bentonville, AR - This Saturday Downtown Bentonville is ready to welcome the holiday season with its annual The City of Bentonville’s Lighting of the Square.

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Over the last several months the City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation crews have been hard at work, hanging more than 30 miles of lights, and decorating the famed Downtown Bentonville Square.

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The family-friendly, free event welcomes everyone and is produced by the non-profit Downtown Bentonville Incorporated. The Lighting of the Square is presented by Mondelez International and Community Coffee, with support from First National Bank of NWA for Photos with Santa.

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Headlining the entertainment is the Perry Ryan Theatre Company and NWA Ballet Theatre.  These local organizations have curated a Christmas Spectacular full of music, dance, and holiday magic. This show begins at 5:00 pm on the Mainstage.

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Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman will flip the switch to illuminate thousands of lights on the Bentonville Square at 6:00pm sharp (no earlier, no later).  

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Grab a coat and come early as the holiday festivities begin at 4pm.

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• 4:00 - 5:30 PM - Downtown Bentonville welcomes the public to vote in the Downtown Business Window Display Contest
• 5:00 - 7:00 PM - First National Bank of NWA is hosting Photos with Santa.
• 5:00 - 5:50 PM - Perry Ryan Theater Company and NWA Ballet Theatre
• 6:00 PM - Mayor Orman flips the switch to illuminate the square
• 6:00 PM - Perry Ryan Theater Company performs ‘All I Want for Christmas’
• 6:30 - Ice Skating Shows at Lawrence Plaza

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With the construction in Downtown Bentonville, DBI recommends that guests arrive early.  Attached is a road closures map for the event.

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This event is made possible by our wonderful community partners.  Thanks to Walmart, the Walton Family Foundation, Visit Bentonville, and the City of Bentonville.

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Please reach out to Aaron Nolan for BROLL and interview requests.

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ABOUT DOWNTOWN BENTONVILLE INC.

Downtown Bentonville Inc. works to promote community and enhance the Downtown Bentonville experience for everyone.

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