• Welcome to Downtown South Boston, VA

    A Main Street America™ Accredited Town

  • Where People and Fun Come Together

    Downtown South Boston, VA

“A healthy, viable downtown is crucial to the economic
health and civic pride of the entire community”

~ National Trust for Historic Preservation

SOUTH BOSTON CHRISTMAS PARADE WINNERS

A CHARACTER CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 AT 5PM

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!


Winners may pick up their trophies at the Destination Downtown South Boston office located at 432 Main Street.


Best Themed “A Character Christmas”

Rose Tree & Stump Removal


Most Creative Use of Lights 

Girl Scouts Troop 3132


Church Floats

1st place – Go Church Clarksville

2nd place – Living Waters Church of God

3rd place – Grace Baptist Church KidzLife and SoulFire Youth Group


Non-Profit Floats 

1st place – Tri-County Community Action Agency

2nd place – HCMS FFA

3rd place – Girl Scouts Troop 3132


 Business Floats

1st place – Rose Tree & Stump Removal

2nd place – Presto

3rd place – Hitachi Energy


Best Antique Car

W.H Phillips – 1938 Chevrolet Coupe 


Best Dressed Dog

Sophia and her Basset Hound Hank


Horses

Best Horse & Rider – Jacob Elder riding Peppy Lil Disco 2

Best Dressed Horse and Rider – Angie Bowen riding Stormy

Best Duo – Eden Jewelry / Denise Hall with Dan and Ned


THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PARADE PARTICIPANTS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

PARADE SPONSORS

Downtown South Boston Business Directory

If you’re looking for a downtown business, you’ve come to the right place. All downtown South Boston businesses are included in our online Business Directory. You can search by name, category (type of business), or view the alphabetical listing. If you don’t see a business you’re looking for, please contact us and let us know. Thank you for supporting our downtown businesses and helping them grow and thrive in our community.

Downtown South Boston Farmers Market

The Downtown South Boston Farmers Market is home to many local farmers, bakers, and artisans. You can find homegrown vegetables, baked goods, plants and flowers, handmade gifts and home decor, and so much more. The Market is open seasonally and during other times of the year.

Visit the Facebook page to see  weekly updates on what’s available and see all of their events. Click the link below to learn more or to download applications for Daily or Annual participation in the Market. Shop small and shop local!

Thanks to Sentara Health for the Sentara Cares Grant funding programs for the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market.

RENT CONSTITUTION SQUARE

It’s a great place in a spacious outdoor space with covered stage for your events.

AFFILIATIONS

As a Main Street America Accredited program, Destination Downtown South Boston is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.

Celebrate Your Veterans

Celebrate and honor your Veterans with a street banner. The initial cost per banner is $225 for the production, hardware, installation, and removal of the banner. If you apply to install a previously displayed banner that is still in good condition, the cost of installation and removal of the banner is $50.00. The banner will be displayed from June 30 to Veterans Day of each year (display schedule is tentative and could change each year). Click the button for more information.