Massillon’s Community Candlelight Walk on Sunday, December 4, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., will be a self-guided stroll through downtown Massillon among luminarias and Christmas lights to visit nine historic churches and four community attractions. Stops include live music, storytelling, free refreshments, and entertainment. Free maps will available at any venue where walkers begin their routes.

The free public event will culminate in a musical program and Massillon’s traditional candlelighting ceremony at St. Mary’s Church beginning at 7:45 p.m.

The committee is now accepting nominations for individuals or groups who have contributed significantly to the community. The selected honoree will light the Community Candle. Nominations will be accepted through November 1. 

Email nomination forms may be found and completed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Hq2wRC50a0Wvfhz6kl1OEz2ppihzTcD27wC29x9O6AVC3A/viewform?usp=sf_link . Paper nomination forms can be picked up at the Massillon Museum and the Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce. Completed paper forms must be received in the Chamber office by November 1.

The Community Candlelight Walk is sponsored by Aqua Ohio, Paquelet Funeral Home, Paradigm Shift, Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce, CHARM, and Visit Canton.

To learn more about the event and nominations, call Margy Vogt, chairman, email her at [email protected].