Christmas in the Nettles 2023

Christmas in the Nettles will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. The event will kick off with a parade and conclude with fireworks. Music, cookies, cocoa, and a basket raffle will be hosted at the firehouse. Cookie donations are appreciated. Anyone willing to make cookies, please deliver them to the firehouse after 10:30 am on the day of the event.  

If you would like to donate a basket for the raffle, please deliver it to the village office the week leading up to the event or to the Oriskany Museum on Sat. 12/2 from 12-4 pm. Monetary donations can be directed to PO Box 904, Oriskany, NY 13424. Any questions, please call the village office at 315-736-3512 to be put in touch with a committee member. Thank you! -Christmas in the Nettles Committee

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Looking to add a little piece of Oriskany to your tree this holiday season? Metal ornaments featuring the anchor with its poinsettia decorations will be available for $10 each. They’re a perfect, lightweight gift for someone out of town. Pick yours up during Christmas in the Nettles or after the festival at the village office, the library, the museum, or the O. Please email oriskanymuseum@gmail.com for mail orders. 

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The following streets in the Village of Oriskany will be closed from 4:15-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 for Christmas in the Nettles: 

• Utica Street (from Charlotte St to Ridge Rd)

• Main Street (from Charlotte St to Marino St)

• Green Street (all)

• Miller Street (from Green St to Lansing St)

• Valley Road (Lovers Lane to Utica St)

• River Street (from Orchard St to Utica St)

In the event you may need to enter or exit any of the above streets, please ask any of our police officers who will be available to assist. A parade on Utica Street will begin around 4:30 p.m. The evening will conclude with a bonfire and fireworks at 7:00 p.m. 

Thank you for your cooperation,

Village of Oriskany Board of Trustees 

& the Christmas in the Nettles Committee