The event will feature family fun including bounce houses, crafts and frozen hot chocolate provided by Bethel Downtown, lawn games and treats provided by the CDA, and a live performance from the Two Town Tuners. 

New this year, participants can cast their vote for the annual downtown holiday theme, choosing between either The Nutcracker or The 12 Days of Christmas. Community members who complete an event activity passport will be entered to win a $100 gift card to any downtown business of their choosing so that they can get a jump start on their holiday shopping (or splurge for themselves)!

And the CDA hasn't forgotten about it's beloved business owners: any business owner who completes a business event activity passport will be entered to win $400 towards their holiday advertising, courtesy of the Centralia Downtown Association, with a generous matching $400 advertising credit from The Chronicle if those funds are spent there for a total of $800 towards holiday advertising! 

As with all CDA activities, Christmas in July is free, family friendly and open to any member of the public who wishes to join in the festivities!