Here's a roundup of holiday events this weekend
TSYS got the party started Tuesday with a fireworks show on the Chattahoochee River.
Phenix City will keep the party going tonight with a holiday event and fireworks at its riverfront amphitheater.
As a result, the Dillingham Street Bridge will be closed from 2-11 p.m. today, so if that's your normal route you may need to pick another way home.
The festivities don't end there, so here's a friendly holiday roundup of weekend events for you and your family:
FRIDAY
BROADWAY HOLIDAY: Snow, tree lighting by the mayor, pictures with Santa, free hot chocolate and the inaugural Uptown Tree Trail. 6:30 p.m. Friday. 1100 block of Broadway. Free. uptowncolumbusga.com
TREE LIGHTING: Columbus Regional's annual Tree of Light and Celebration of Life Party with a visit from Santa, the Bobb Barr Community Band, free face painting and more. 5 p.m. Friday with tree lighting at 6 p.m., on front lawn. Midtown Medical Center, 710 Center St. Free. columbusregional.com
'BEST PAGEANT EVER': Family Theatre presents 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Family Theatre, 2100 Hamilton Road. $8-$12. 706-366-7196.
'JUNIE B. JONES JINGLE BELLS, SANTA SMELLS': Friday show at 7:30 p.m. See Thursday for details.
SATURDAY
REINDEER RUN: A 1-mile fun run with food, festivities and a visit from Sanata. Proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network at Columbus Regional Health. 9 a.m. Saturday. Country's, 1329 Broadway. $20-$25. runsignup.com
PARADE: The Bi-City Christmas Parade features marching bands, floats, horses, dignitaries and you-know-who. more. Starts on Broad Street in Phenix City, crosses the 13th Street Bridge and travels down Broadway. 10 a.m. Saturday.
JOLLY JAMBOREE: Visit with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and shop a little market with vendors selling gifts, confections, holiday decor and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $5 for adults, kids are free. Enjoy story time with special guests Elsa from 'Frozen' and Oxbow's own Elf on the Shelf. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Oxbow Meadows, 3535 South Lumpkin Road. $5. 706-507-8550. oxbow.columbusstate.edu
STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS: Santa's bride hosts an hour of storytelling, cupcake decorating and making reindeer food. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Callaway Gardens, 17800 U.S. 27. $12. (ages 2 and younger are free). Reservations required. 1-855-923-8006. callawaygardens.com
CRAFT FAIR: Local crafts, artwork, baked goods and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Presented by the Midland Community Farmers Market, 9110 Warm Springs Road, across from Midland UMC. Free. midlandmarket.org
'POLAR EXPRESS 3D': Be one of the first to enjoy the new giant screen theater and enjoy holiday family favorite 'The Polar Express 3D' 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way. $8-$10. nationalinfantrymuseum.org
'JUNIE B. JONES JINGLE BELLS, SANTA SMELLS': Saturday shows at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. See Thursday for details.
'BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER': 7:30 p.m. Saturday. See Thursday for details.
SUNDAY
FOR BENNING HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Commanding General presents a performance by the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band featuring a variety of holiday favorites. 4 p.m. Sunday. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free but tickets required; available at RiverCenter box office or Fort Benning MWR Tickets and Travel Office.
'POLAR EXPRESS 3D': 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday at National Infantry Museum. See Saturday for details.
STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Callaway Gardens. See Saturday for details.
'JUNIE B. JONES JINGLE BELLS, SANTA SMELLS': Sunday show at 2 p.m. at CSU's Riverside Theatre. See Thursday for details.
This story was originally published December 2, 2015 at 10:44 PM with the headline "Here's a roundup of holiday events this weekend."