Dickens of a Christmas returns tomorrow Gene Marrano December 5, 2019 1 min read Carriage rides on opening night, street performers and carolers in Victorian garb, roasted chestnuts – and dogs in Santa suits. That can only mean Dickens of a Christmas in downtown Roanoke is back, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Greenways Commission gets AEP grant to cover website redesignNext: Cavs get ambushed; big high school football playoff games this weekend Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025