FORT THOMAS, KENTUCKY, November 24, 2025 – The annual Fort Thomas Holiday Walk returns with a hint of nostalgia with an Ugly Sweater theme on Sunday, December 7.
The event kicks off at 4pm at the Campbell County YMCA for the Tour De Tinsel ride featuring decorated bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, scooters, and this year golf carts helping to lead Santa Claus on the firetruck along the avenue all the way to the Inverness District.
From 4:30-5:30m in the Inverness District, there will be local businesses passing out freebies, music, and then the lighting of the tree at 5pm.
Then from 5:30-7pm, follow Santa Claus to the Cultural Arts District for more family friendly fun featuring 20+ participating businesses helping to spread holiday cheer with cookies, hot chocolate, fun activities, live music, and pictures with Santa at the city building.
7pm will be the lighting of the City Hall tree featuring ornaments made by community members during the event with help from the QUEST students in Fort Thomas Independent Schools.
The annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest entries will be on display in the City Building during the Holiday Walk. If you are interested in participating, check out the City’s Facebook page for more details. Entries can be dropped off at the Fort Thomas City Building from December 2 – December 5 from 8am-4pm.
More information and updates on the event can be found on the city’s social media or on the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/share/1THhzEjmsP/.