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Saturday, November 26, 2011

“Miracle on Main Street” Returns to Downtown Westminster on November 26th

The City of Westminster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2011
Contact: Ron Schroers
Phone: 410-848-6962

“Miracle on Main Street” Returns to Downtown Westminster on November 26^th

Maryland’s Largest On-Street Holiday Electric Light Parade Kicks Off at 5:00 p.m.

On November 26^th, Santa Claus is coming to Downtown Westminster once again in a big way with the “Miracle on Main Street” Holiday Event! Sponsored by the City of Westminster and the Downtown Westminster Main Street Program, Westminster’s 3^rd Annual Holiday Electric Parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. TheHoliday Electric Parade, which is Maryland’s Largest On-Street Holiday Electric Light Parade, follows Westminster’s traditional parade route of Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street to Longwell Avenue. There will be dozens of lighted floats (with more than 2,000 lights on each), traditional floats, marching bands, marching units, horses, exotic cars & vehicles and, of course, the big guy himself - Santa Claus - passing in review through Historic Downtown Westminster.

Immediately following the parade, the City’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Locust Lane. Join Mayor Kevin R. Utz, Santa and other City Officials, along with all of the youngsters in attendance, as they light the holiday tree and sing carols to the music of the Westminster Municipal Band. “It’s always a wonderful feeling to see the twinkle in the kids’ eyes, as they watch the parade and the lighting of the holiday tree in awe,” notes Mayor Kevin R. Utz.

After the tree is lit, Santa and the kids will head up to the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue, for Santa’s Treat for Kids. This children’s event, which runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is free and will feature games, crafts, activities, prizes and an opportunity to chat with Santa Claus.

If you come to the downtown area early, the Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street, kicks off their holiday programs with the musical “Hans Brinker & the Silver Skates” at 3:00 p.m., as a prelude to the “Miracle on Main Street” Holiday Event activities. Tickets for the musical are $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for Arts Council members, students 18 years & under and seniors 60 years & over. For more information or to reserve tickets in advance, call (410) 848-7272.

Of course, great food, drink and shopping can be discovered downtown throughout the day where you also can personally celebrate Small Business Saturday, a nationally proclaimed event. If you do not get into the holiday spirit after such an action-packed day in Downtown Westminster, your last name must be Scrooge!

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Photo Credits: Pat Ruchlewicz

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Red Hot Mamas Float at the Holiday Electric Parade.JPG

Westminster Municipal Band Caroling at the Tree Lighting Ceremony.JPG

Realtors Float at the Holiday Electric Parade.JPG

Crowd at the Holiday Electric Parade.JPG

Ravens Roost Float at the Holiday Electric Parade.JPG

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