'Cruisin' Into Christmas'
Downtown Bradford will be getting into the holiday spirit a little early this year when it hosts its’ first ‘Cruisin’ Into Christmas Parade’ on Friday, November 20 at 5 p.m.
The parade, which is sponsored by the Downtown Bradford Business District Authority and the Street Dreams Car Club will feature units comprised of local bands, clubs, and of course, Santa Claus and his helpers.
“We are kicking off the holiday season early this year,” said Main Street Manager, Anita Dolan. “It is important for people to shop locally and support their locally owned businesses, especially this year, and we hope to get a jump on the holiday shopping season. We have some wonderful shops on Main Street,” Dolan added.
The DBBDA and the Main Street promotions committee decided to hold the parade before Thanksgiving because the Thanksgiving weekend is always so busy with family activities, travel and the beginning of hunting season.
“Kids love to see Santa arrive and what better way to do it than to have him arrive in a convertible as part of a parade,” Dolan said.
Santa will also be available on Friday evenings throughout the holiday season at 25 Main Street from 5-7 p.m. He may also be seen wandering the Main Street area during that time.
Additionally, the DBBDA would like to hold a Christmas pole decorating contest. Poles may be ‘adopted’ for $10 by a Main Street business, individual or community group. Judging will be held on November 20, but the decorations can be in place until the first week of January. “This is a great way to show some pride in our community and make Main Street look very festive,” said Dolan. Prizes will be awarded.
Other holiday events include an “Old Fashioned Christmas” which will be held on Friday, December 11th. The event will feature old fashioned carriage rides, refreshments and caroling groups.
Many Main Street businesses will be open extended hours on Friday evenings during the holiday season. For more information on any of the events or to register for the parade, please contact the Main Street Manager’s office at 598-3865.
The parade, which is sponsored by the Downtown Bradford Business District Authority and the Street Dreams Car Club will feature units comprised of local bands, clubs, and of course, Santa Claus and his helpers.
“We are kicking off the holiday season early this year,” said Main Street Manager, Anita Dolan. “It is important for people to shop locally and support their locally owned businesses, especially this year, and we hope to get a jump on the holiday shopping season. We have some wonderful shops on Main Street,” Dolan added.
The DBBDA and the Main Street promotions committee decided to hold the parade before Thanksgiving because the Thanksgiving weekend is always so busy with family activities, travel and the beginning of hunting season.
“Kids love to see Santa arrive and what better way to do it than to have him arrive in a convertible as part of a parade,” Dolan said.
Santa will also be available on Friday evenings throughout the holiday season at 25 Main Street from 5-7 p.m. He may also be seen wandering the Main Street area during that time.
Additionally, the DBBDA would like to hold a Christmas pole decorating contest. Poles may be ‘adopted’ for $10 by a Main Street business, individual or community group. Judging will be held on November 20, but the decorations can be in place until the first week of January. “This is a great way to show some pride in our community and make Main Street look very festive,” said Dolan. Prizes will be awarded.
Other holiday events include an “Old Fashioned Christmas” which will be held on Friday, December 11th. The event will feature old fashioned carriage rides, refreshments and caroling groups.
Many Main Street businesses will be open extended hours on Friday evenings during the holiday season. For more information on any of the events or to register for the parade, please contact the Main Street Manager’s office at 598-3865.
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