Panorama created by combining multiple photos captures activity along Main Street during Christmas in Davidson 2010 on Thursday night. See photo gallery below. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

Thousands of visitors got into the holiday spirit Thursday night as Christmas in Davidson 2010 kicked off along Main and South Main streets. Main Street is closed nightly from Jackson Street north to Concord Road, with carolers and other live music, vendors, carriage rides, food booths and special events at local businesses.

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Christmas in Davidson runs 6-9 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, along Main and South Main street in downtown Davidson. Details on the town website.

Dec. 1, 2010, DavidsonNews.net,  “What’s happening at Christmas in Davidson.” – our guide to highlights at this year’s festival.

Dec. 2, 2010, DavidsonNews.net, “Where to park at Christmas in Davidson.”

More info on Saturday’s North Meck Christmas Parade on the town website.

DOWNLOAD a printable entertainment schedule and map, (PDF) CLICK HERE>

Watch a 4-minute video interview with downtown director Kim Fleming talking about what’s different – and not – about this year’s festival, CLICK HERE>

Christmas in Davidson photo gallery