FREE FAMILY FUN AT GRESHAM'S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
News Release from City of Gresham
Posted on FlashAlert: November 19th, 2015 4:15 PM
GRESHAM, Ore. -- Kick off the holiday season in historic downtown Gresham, where a variety of fun, family friendly festivities all lead up to the grand finale--the lighting of the City's 60-foot ponderosa pine at the 24th annual Spirit of Christmas event, Saturday, Nov. 28. The free festivities start at 5 p.m. with music and treats on the Arts Plaza, located at 401 N.E. Second St. The tree is lit promptly at 6 p.m.
"I look forward to the Spirit of Christmas every year," said Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis. "It's a great community tradition bringing families and friends together to kick off the Christmas season in the heart of downtown Gresham. There are holiday treats and activities for the kids, and everyone is welcome to join in the festivities."
New this year--join in the fun earlier when Santa arrives from the North Pole to lead a parade to the Arts Plaza. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Gresham History Museum, 410 N. Main. At the Arts Plaza, the program includes live music performances by groups that include Gresham Arthur Academy, Salvation Army Youth Corp Band and Advanced Christian Academy. Santa will greet the crowd, listen to the children's wish lists, pose for photos and assist Mayor Bemis in leading the countdown to the tree lighting. Free cocoa, hot cider, hot dogs, candy canes, and popcorn will be served, thanks to our generous sponsors.
At the event, the City will collect canned goods to support Fill-a-Bag food drive. SnowCap's goal this year is 500,000 pounds of food to help our community. Just $.05 buys one pound of food, so bring that spare change, too.
This annual event is made possible by local businesses. Special thanks to our Gold sponsors, Riverview Community Bank and KMO, and our Silver sponsors, Gresham Ford, Greater Gresham Baptist Church, Grocery Outlet, iCandy, MetroEast Community Media, Schedeen's, Servpro of Gresham, State Farm: Rob Hendrickson, and U.S. World Class Taekwondo.
The Spirit of Christmas is being held on Small Business Saturday. The Historic Downtown Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly activities downtown activities before and after the tree lighting:
10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. -- Photos with Santa, crafts at the Gresham History Museum
2:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m. -- Multiple business open houses, as follows
-Accent on Attitude: Goodies and shop surprises
-Anderson Martial Arts: Board breaking, face painting, gift wrapping, meet Kung Fu Panda and Leonardo Ninja Turtle
-Bella Cupcake: Decorate your own mini cupcake
-Café Delirium: Phone calls to the North Pole
-iCandy: Cookie decorating
-Nonnie's Bake Shop: Cookie decorating
-Gresham Library: Decorate decoupage boxes for keepsakes/gift giving
-Frenzi: Decorate mini felt stockings or ornaments
6:30 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m. -- Live Christmas music at Café Delirium
Visit http://www.greshamoregon.gov/SpiritofChristmas for more information.
"I look forward to the Spirit of Christmas every year," said Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis. "It's a great community tradition bringing families and friends together to kick off the Christmas season in the heart of downtown Gresham. There are holiday treats and activities for the kids, and everyone is welcome to join in the festivities."
New this year--join in the fun earlier when Santa arrives from the North Pole to lead a parade to the Arts Plaza. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Gresham History Museum, 410 N. Main. At the Arts Plaza, the program includes live music performances by groups that include Gresham Arthur Academy, Salvation Army Youth Corp Band and Advanced Christian Academy. Santa will greet the crowd, listen to the children's wish lists, pose for photos and assist Mayor Bemis in leading the countdown to the tree lighting. Free cocoa, hot cider, hot dogs, candy canes, and popcorn will be served, thanks to our generous sponsors.
At the event, the City will collect canned goods to support Fill-a-Bag food drive. SnowCap's goal this year is 500,000 pounds of food to help our community. Just $.05 buys one pound of food, so bring that spare change, too.
This annual event is made possible by local businesses. Special thanks to our Gold sponsors, Riverview Community Bank and KMO, and our Silver sponsors, Gresham Ford, Greater Gresham Baptist Church, Grocery Outlet, iCandy, MetroEast Community Media, Schedeen's, Servpro of Gresham, State Farm: Rob Hendrickson, and U.S. World Class Taekwondo.
The Spirit of Christmas is being held on Small Business Saturday. The Historic Downtown Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly activities downtown activities before and after the tree lighting:
10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. -- Photos with Santa, crafts at the Gresham History Museum
2:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m. -- Multiple business open houses, as follows
-Accent on Attitude: Goodies and shop surprises
-Anderson Martial Arts: Board breaking, face painting, gift wrapping, meet Kung Fu Panda and Leonardo Ninja Turtle
-Bella Cupcake: Decorate your own mini cupcake
-Café Delirium: Phone calls to the North Pole
-iCandy: Cookie decorating
-Nonnie's Bake Shop: Cookie decorating
-Gresham Library: Decorate decoupage boxes for keepsakes/gift giving
-Frenzi: Decorate mini felt stockings or ornaments
6:30 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m. -- Live Christmas music at Café Delirium
Visit http://www.greshamoregon.gov/SpiritofChristmas for more information.
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