What is Christmas on the River?

  • A family centered event that kicks off the Christmas Season in Des Arc on the bank of the White River
  • Lighting the Prairie County Courthouse
  • Christmas Parade
  • Ice skating in the park
  • Christmas brunch with Santa and friends
  • Merry on Main Marketplace
  • Food Trucks
  • Fireworks show that rivals anywhere around
  • Duck calling contest for champions and those who aspire to be champions
  • Outdoor concert by well-known entertainer, Tyler Farr

Christmas on the River

Food Vendor

The Kickoff to Christmas for the Arkansas Delta! Save the Date for November 16th for Des Arc's 2nd annual Christmas on the River event. If you would like to be a food vendor, please apply below.

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Christmas on the River

Merry on Main Marketplace

The Kickoff to Christmas for the Arkansas Delta! Save the Date for November 16th for Des Arc's 2nd annual Christmas on the River event. If you would like to be a marketplace vendor, please apply below.

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Christmas on the River

Christmas Parade

The Kickoff to Christmas for the Arkansas Delta! Save the Date for November 16th for Des Arc's 2nd annual Christmas on the River event. If you would like to be a part of the parade, please apply below.

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Christmas on the River

Land of Sweets Christmas Brunch

Join us in the "Land of Sweets" with Santa and friends for a Christmas Brunch experience. November 16th at 10:00 AM. If you would like buy tickets for this event, please purchase below.

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Christmas on the River

Schedule of Events

The Kickoff to Christmas for the Arkansas Delta! Save the Date for November 16th for Des Arc's 2nd annual Christmas on the River event. Check out our schedule of events for a day full of fun.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

General Rules and Info

  • Everyone subject to search upon entry
  • All ages welcome
  • Rain or shine event
  • Line up and set times subject to change
  • Only low back or camping style lawn chairs allowed
  • No fighting, taunting, threatening remarks or gestures
  • No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
  • No unauthorized solicitations, flyers, sampling or give-aways
  • All park rules must be followed

Prohibited Items

  • Pets
  • Audio recording devices
  • Professional cameras / video cameras
  • Selfie sticks
  • Balloons, balls, inflatable balls, Frisbees
  • Squirt guns
  • Chains or chain wallets
  • Coolers, outside food, alcohol/beverage
  • Drugs and drug paraphernalia
  • Drones, remote control aircraft, toys or cars
  • Fireworks, explosives, flammable liquids
  • Flags
  • Hover boards
  • Laser pointers
  • Musical instruments
  • Umbrellas
  • Canopies
  • Weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives, pepper spray, etc.)

ATMs and Concessions

Fully accessible ATMs and concessions will be located at Farmers and Merchants Bank and Merchants and Planters Bank downtown. If assistance is required, please see a festival staff member. 

Service Animals

Service dogs are permitted in all public facilities. Service dogs must be leashed, harnessed or otherwise tethered and under the handler's control.

Directions to the Event

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