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Annual Carol Tuba Fest Annual Carol Tuba Fest

Every year, dozens of tuba players gather on Gettysburg's Lincoln Square to belt out some holiday favorites. The public is encouraged to come and sing along to these holiday carols.
Holiday Decorations in Downtown Gettysburg Holiday Decorations in Downtown Gettysburg

A wreath hangs outside a store on Chambersburg Street in Downtown Gettysburg. Many of Gettysburg's historic homes, businesses and inns are decorated for the Christmas season and ready to welcome the many visitors during the holidays.
Tree lighting in Downtown Gettysburg Tree lighting in Downtown Gettysburg

Hundreds gather after the annual Gettysburg Christmas Parade for the tree-lighting ceremony. The event is the official kick-off to Gettysburg's holiday celebration.
Holiday Wreaths in the National Cemetery Holiday Wreaths in the National Cemetery

Every year, volunteers from throughout the region place holiday wreaths on the headstones at the Soldiers' National Cemetery in honor of a local soldier killed in Africa, several years ago. The event grows each year and is a wonderful way to bring history into the holiday season.
New Year's Eve in Gettysburg New Year's Eve in Gettysburg
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Fireworks explode over the Gettysburg Hotel in Downtown Gettysburg as part of town's annual New Year's Eve celebration on Dec. 31. (Credit: Thompson Photography)
Holiday Decorations in Downtown Gettysburg Holiday Decorations in Downtown Gettysburg

A wreath hangs on a light pole in Downtown Gettysburg. Many of Gettysburg's historic homes, businesses and inns are decorated for the Christmas season and ready to welcome the many visitors during the holidays.
Christmas Parade Christmas Parade

Santa makes his way to Lincoln Square aboard a firetruck before lighting the town Christmas tree.
New Year's Eve in Downtown Gettysburg New Year's Eve in Downtown Gettysburg

Performers play outside the Gettysburg Hotel on New Year's Eve. The town celebrates with family entertainment, art and fireworks over Lincoln Square.
Christmas with the Eisenhower's Christmas with the Eisenhower's

The living room of the Eisenhower's Gettysburg home is decorated in 1950s style, just like Ike and Mamie enjoyed during their retirement years. During the holidays, the Eisenhower National Historic Site brings visitors back to the way Christmas used to be.
The perfect blend of history and holidays The perfect blend of history and holidays

Many of Gettysburg's historic homes, businesses and inns are decorated for the Christmas season and ready to welcome the many visitors during the holidays.
David Wills House David Wills House

A candle sits in the window of the David Wills House, looking out over Gettysburg's Lincoln Square.
Holiday Decorations in Downtown Gettysburg Holiday Decorations in Downtown Gettysburg

The tree stands in Gettysburg's Lincoln Square during the holiday season. Many of Gettysburg's historic homes, businesses and inns are decorated for the Christmas season and ready to welcome the many visitors during the holidays.
Holidays in Gettysburg