Westminster MD Main Street Christmas Parade today

Westminster MD Main Street News Miracle on Main Street Christmas Parade today

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009

Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Main St-Westminster

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The “Miracle on Main Street” Holiday Event is Saturday, November 28th

Festivities will abound in Downtown Westminster on Saturday, November 28th. Stroll downtown early and try to figure out which decorated storefront will win this year’s Mayor’s Cup while grabbing a bite to eat.

Root for your favorite runner, as the Wishbone Mile takes to the streets of downtown. Sponsored by The Women’s Initiative Supporting Health (WISH) at the Carroll Hospital Center, this one mile fundraiser will occur at 4:45 p.m., just prior to the holiday parade.

And, what a parade it will be! Catch Westminster’s first ever Holiday Electric Light Parade at 5:00 p.m.

More than 50 themed floats with at least 2,000 lights on each will travel down Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street to Longwell Avenue.

Immediately following the parade, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and awarding of The Mayor’s Cup will occur at the Locust Lane Stage.

Join Mayor Kevin Utz, Santa Claus and the Westminster Municipal Band, as they sing carols, award the Mayor’s Cup for the best decorated holiday storefront in Downtown Westminster and light the City Tree.

Santa’s Treat, a children’s event that includes children’s rides, games, prizes and, of course, Santa, will be held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center (Old Armory) following the Tree Lighting. Downtown shops will stay open until 10:00 p.m. that evening, as they hold their annual Starlight Shopping event.

Closing out the event will be the Grand Prize Drawings of the Holiday Giveaway at 9:00 p.m. More information on this great day will be forthcoming in the next issue of the Main Street News.

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Miracle on Main Street in Westminster MD

Miracle on Main Street in Westminster MD

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Related – Be sure to read: That Holiday Glow, by Katie V. JonesPosted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3643/glow/ 11/22/09 in Westminster Eagle - Westminster plugs into the season with first-ever Holiday Electric Parade

The Miracle on Main Street holiday event will be held throughout the day Saturday, Nov. 28, in Westminster.

Festivities begin with children carnival rides, 1-9 p.m. on the parking lot off Locust Street on the north side of Main Street.

At 2:30 p.m., the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., will host a free Laurel & Hardy Film Festival. The films will conclude before 4:45 p.m. for the start of the Wishbone Mile benefit run, which benefits the Women's Initiative Supporting Health program.

Then, Santa will arrive during the Holiday Electric Parade at 5 p.m. The parade, which will follow Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street to Longwell Avenue, includes 50 lighted floats, marching bands, horses, cars, marching units and Santa Claus.

Then, at Locust Lane Park after the parade, Mayor Kevin Utz, Santa and the crowd will light the city's Christmas tree while the Westminster Municipal Band will play holiday carols. Santa Claus will take up residence at his house on Distillery Drive after the tree-lighting ceremony.

Westminster's Recreation and Parks Department will host Santa's Treat in the gym at the Westminster Family Fitness Center (Old Armory), 11 Longwell Ave., at 6:30 p.m., with free games, crafts, activities and prizes.

And "Starlight Shopping" will be held 5-10 p.m. in many of downtown Westminster's shops and restaurants. At 9 p.m., a drawing for Holiday Shopping Spree winners will occur on the steps of the Family Fitness Center. People can register through Nov. 27 at participating stores.

The events are sponsored by the City of Westminster and the Greater Westminster Development Corporation's Main Street Committee.

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That Holiday Glow by Katie Jones

That Holiday Glow

Westminster plugs into the season with first-ever Holiday Electric Parade

By Katie V. Jones Posted 11/22/09

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3643/glow/

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On the evening of Nov. 28, the streets of Westminster will be aglow to greet the holiday season as some 50 floats — each with more than 2,000 lights — travel down Main Street as part of the city's first-ever "Holiday Electric Parade."

The parade is expanding on the Westminster tradition of hosting a Christmas parade, followed by a tree lighting.

The idea of adding the element of an "electric light parade" had been suggested by Eileen Gist, a volunteer, for years, and she's thrilled to see it come to light.

"They call me the 'electric chair,' " Gist laughed.

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Watching Lori Graham, a parade organizer, create lighted lamp posts out of bird feeders for a float that will carry Mayor Kevin Utz and the Common Council…

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From midday to night, Nov. 28 will feature a variety of events, starting with a children's carnival in the parking lot off Locust Lane at 1 p.m., and a showing of Laurel and Hardy movies at the Carroll Arts Center at 2:30 p.m.

The Wishbone Mile benefit run will be held at 4:45 p.m., and the Holiday Electric Light Parade will begin at 5 p.m., starting at Pennsylvania Avenue and proceeding down Main Street to Longwell Avenue.

The tree lighting will be held at the conclusion of the parade, at Locust Lane. From there, children and their families are invited to the Westminster Family Fitness Center on Longwell, where the city's Recreation and Parks Department will host "Santa's Treat," a party for children.

Many local businesses will also stay open late for "Starlight Shopping."  … http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3643/glow/

20091122 That Holiday Glow by Katie Jones

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Westminster Common Council Meeting Agenda for June 8 2009

AGENDA

CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

Mayor and Common Council Meeting of June 8, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayoral Proclamation – “Skate Day,” June 20, 2009

Tree Commission Presentation – 20 Years

Electronic Holiday Parade Presentation

Special Presentation – City of Westminster Comprehensive Plan – Water

Resources Element and Municipal Growth Element – Thomas Beyard and

Melissa Hynes

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 18, 2009

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

April 2009 Departmental Operating Reports

Extension of Police Department Auto Maintenance Agreement

4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR

5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a. None as of June 4, 2009

7. NEW BUSINESS:

a. None as of June 4, 2009

8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

9. CITIZEN COMMENTS

10. ADJOURN

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Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting agenda for December 8 2008

Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting agenda for December 8 2008

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

Public Hearing Notice

The public hearing set for Monday, December 8, 2008, to receive comments on proposed Ordinance Nos. 796 and 797 dealing with sewer charges and water rates for metered services provided by the City of Westminster will not be conducted as scheduled and will be rescheduled early next year.

THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF WESTMINSTER

Thomas K. Ferguson, Mayor
AGENDA

CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

Mayor and Common Council Meeting of December 8, 2008

1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.

Fallfest Presentations

Holiday Parade Awards

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 2008

3. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR

4. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

5. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Introduction of Ordinance No. 798 – Modifications to General Fee Ordinance - Thomas Beyard

Introduction of Ordinance No. 799 – Chapter 94, Section 5 – Peddlers’ and Solicitors’ Fees – Thomas Beyard

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a. Approval of Agreement CB-1108 – Commitment of Intent for the Redevelopment and Occupancy of the City Park Concession Stand/Community Building – Ron Schroers

7. NEW BUSINESS:

a. Cancellation of December 22, 2008 Meeting

8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

9. CITIZEN COMMENTS

10. ADJOURN

PLEASE NOTE: THE DECEMBER 8, 2008 MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE JOHN STREET QUARTERS OF THE WESTMINSTER FIRE COMPANY. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE

20061125 Westminster Municipal Band in Wster Xmas Parade

Westminster Municipal Band in the Westminster Xmas Parade




November 25th, 2006

The Westminster Municipal Band, a Carroll County tradition since 1893, plays in the annual Westminster Christmas Parade last Saturday, November 25th, 2006.

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20050316 Bring Back the Westminster Christmas Parade

Westminster Advocate

Bring Back the Westminster Christmas Parade

The Westminster Christmas Parade

March 16th, 2005 by Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff (528 words)

As I am certain you are aware, it is only 284 days until Christmas. But even more importantly, there are only 262 days until the Westminster Christmas Parade on December 3rd, 2005. Please mark this date on your calendar now, so you do not miss all the fun with your friends and neighbors.

In keeping with the theme; “Westminster An Excellent Experience”, The Greater Westminster Development Corporation (GWDC), along with the City of Westminster and the Main Street Program are reviving an old Westminster Christmas tradition; the Christmas Parade.

Community leaders such as former Councilmember Sam Greenholtz, now Chair of the GWDC Board of Directors; Kathy O’Dell, Chair of the GWDC Downtown Main Street Promotions Committee; Lori Graham, President of the GWDC; Missie Wilcox; Sandy Scott; Lynn Aaron and Ron Schroers have rolled up their sleeves to plan this excellent experience.

Over fifty years ago, Christmas tradition in Westminster included a parade and shopping downtown with the family. In those days, the downtown-shopping district included East Green Street, West and East Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Some of the many shops and businesses on Pennsylvania Avenue included, Earhart Motors, O’Farrell Brothers Pontiac, The Avenue Barber Shop, Westminster TV and Radio Shop, Carroll Electric Service, Dutty’s Beauty Salon, Everhart’s Barber Shop, Wine’s Sports Shop, and Wilson’s Garage to name just a few. Moreover, who can forget the huge toy department in Hollander’s Auto Store, Bobby’s Hobby Lobby, Rosenstock’s Ladies’ Shop, Gehr’s Hardware Store, The Treat Shop, and the Bixler and Guild Drug Store on Main Street.

The early parades marched west along Main Street to the “Forks” at Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue where Santa Claus had his “temporary residence”. The jolly old fellow recently moved to Locust Lane, along with the Westminster Community Christmas Tree. The Democratic Advocate on December 26, 1947 describes the parade with the “city’s two bands”, the American Legion, and the 29th Division Association. Christmas carols, led by Kale Mathias, were sung by the community.

This year’s parade will be reminiscent of those former parades. Participants will include bands, antique cars, fire trucks and floats. Businesses are encouraged to provide a float depicting their business and the holiday spirit. The merchants from the TownMall, Westminster Crossing and other areas are invited to participate and call attention to the many fine products that they too offer. Store windows will be decorated and musical groups will be strolling the streets to entertain both young and old.

While much of the program revolves around the downtown merchants, you should know that the GWDC represents all of the greater Westminster environs and this event is one of many excellent experiences promoting shopping in all of the Westminster area.

The GWDC was created in 1994 as a private public partnership of business and city leaders to work together cooperatively to maintain and further a positive business environment in Westminster. Planning for the parade has already begun in earnest and sponsors, at various levels are welcome to help finance the project. More information can be obtained from Sam Greenholtz or calling the Westminster Main Street Program Manger, Stan Ruchlewicz at (410) 848-5294. And keep your hot chocolate at the ready.

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