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Showing posts with label Annual Christmas Parade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Annual Christmas Parade. Show all posts

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Westminster Md. Holiday Parade cancelled

Westminster Md. Holiday Parade cancelled

Westminster Maryland Miracle on Main Street Holiday Parade cancelled.

Friday evening, November 23, 2018

The annual Westminster Miracle on Main Street Holiday Parade hosted by City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department has been cancelled.

The annual tree lighting will still occur at 6 PM in Locust Lane

The Miracle on Main Street parade scheduled for Saturday, November 24th, 2018 in Westminster has been cancelled. Unfortunately due to the worsening forecast we have cancelled the Miracle on Main Street Parade.

There is no rain date for this parade.

The Jingle Bell Run will have a modified run route at 4:55 PM.

The annual tree lighting will still occur at 6 PM in Locust Lane, with a modified ceremony. Right after the tree is lit for the season join us at the Westminster Library for free crafts & games and a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

According to the US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington, “The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded further east to include most areas west of I-95. Rain will affect the region starting early Sat. Temps will be cold enough for areas west of the I-95 corridor to experience wintry precipitation which may cause travel difficulties.”

https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/westminster-md-miracle-main-street-holiday-parade-cancelled

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Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Results are up for the Sat., Nov. 28, 2015 Westminster MD Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run

Results are up for the Sat., Nov. 28, 2015 Westminster MD Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/12/results-are-up-for-sat-nov-28-2015.html


Results are up for the Sat., Nov. 28, 2015 Westminster MD Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run http://letsrunmoore.com/jingle-bell-mile/

A huge thanks you for everyone who helped with the annual Westminster Miracle on Main Street parade and the Westminster Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run

The race results for the awesome City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department (https://www.facebook.com/WestminsterRec/?fref=ts) Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run may be found here: http://letsrunmoore.com/jingle-bell-mile/




Jingle Bell Mile – November 28th 2015

By Steve Moore November 30, 2014
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Race starts at the intersection of Hersh Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, moves down Pennsylvania Avenue to Main Street, east on Main Street to Longwell Avenue, ending at Paide Way/The Armory.

The Westminster Miracle on Main Street parade was great fun:



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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Westminster firefighters are putting the finishing touches on the Tower 3 for the Westminster Miracle on Main St.


Westminster firefighters are putting the finishing touches on the Tower 3 for the Miracle on Main St.



Results are up for the Sat., Nov. 28, 2015 Westminster MD Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run http://letsrunmoore.com/jingle-bell-mile/

A huge thanks you for everyone who helped with the annual Westminster Miracle on Main Street parade and the Westminster Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run

The race results for the awesome City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department (https://www.facebook.com/WestminsterRec/?fref=ts) Miracle on Main Street Jingle Bell Run may be found here: http://letsrunmoore.com/jingle-bell-mile/




Jingle Bell Mile – November 28th 2015

By Steve Moore November 30, 2014
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Race starts at the intersection of Hersh Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, moves down Pennsylvania Avenue to Main Street, east on Main Street to Longwell Avenue, ending at Paide Way/The Armory.

The Westminster Miracle on Main Street parade was great fun:






Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Come join us at the Miracle on Main Street Christmas event in Downtown Westminster MD on Saturday, November 26th


 Miracle on Main Street Holiday Event

If you want to be involved in this great event, please click the link below:

Come join us at the Miracle on Main Street holiday event in Downtown Westminster on Saturday, November 26th. The Miracle on Main Street event is actually a series of fun activities for young and old alike to enjoy and get into the holiday spirit. The activities include the electrifying Holiday Electric Parade, lighting of the holiday tree, caroling with the Westminster Municipal Band, Santa’s Treat for Kids, chatting with Santa and more! Visit this page regularly to see what new activities or information has been added.



Schedule of Events
EVENTTIMELOCATION
Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates3:00pmCarroll Arts Center, 91 W Main Street; Admission fee - $9 for adults, $6 for Arts Council Members, seniors 60+and students under 18
Holiday Electric Parade5:00pmStarting on Pennsylvania Avenue at Monroe Street, going down Main Street, ending on Longwell Avenue
Holiday Tree LightingAfter Holiday Electric ParadeLocust Lane stage
Santa's Treat6:30pm - 8:30pmWestminster Family Fitness Center gymnasium, 11 Longwell Avenue
For more information about the Miracle on Main Street Holiday Event, please contact Ron Schroers, at the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department at 410-848-6962.


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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Join Us for the 1st Downtown Westminster Pajama Party & Contest Friday, November 26th

Join Us for the 1st Downtown Westminster Pajama Party & Contest

After the morning “Black Friday” crowds and eating Thanksgiving leftovers, you need a change – something completely different!



YOU NEED FUN!!!

So put on your PJs, fuzzy bunny slippers, & bathrobe and come to Downtown Westminster for the 1st Pajama Party & Contest during Starlight Shopping:

• “Extra Special” discounts for those shopping in Pajamas

• Enter the Pajama Contest in the Atrium of Winchester Exchange, 15 East Main Street

- Registration begins at 7:30 p.m.; Contest starts at 8:00 p.m.

- Prizes awarded for the “best” Individual, Pair and Group PJs

Don’t Forget to check out our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants that are open late for your shopping and dining pleasure!!!

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See also: Have a Ball This Holiday Season in Downtown Westminster Maryland!



Eat, Shop & Enjoy Downtown Westminster!!!  Visit - http://www.westminstermd.gov/mainstreet

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Join Us for the 1st Downtown Westminster Pajama Party & Contest Friday, November 26th                                                                                                                            


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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Have a Ball This Holiday Season in Downtown Westminster Maryland!

Have a Ball This Holiday Season in Downtown Westminster Maryland!


Eat, Shop & Enjoy Downtown Westminster!!!  Visit - http://www.westminstermd.gov/mainstreet

Join Us Downtown in Celebrating the Festive Season!!!

November 26th – Starlight Shopping
Downtown Westminster – 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Shop, Eat, Drink & Catch the 1st Downtown Westminster PJ Contest at 8:00 pm

November 27th - “Miracle on Main StreetHoliday Event
* Children’s Rides & Carnival Food *
Paide Way next to the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Ave - 3pm to 9pm

* Enjoy the Film “Miracle on 34th Street” *
Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street —3pm to 4:30pm - Admission Fee: $.25

* Catch the 2nd Annual Holiday Electric Parade *
Travels Down Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street - 5pm

* Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Mayor’s Cup Award *
Begins immediately after the Parade - approximately 6pm

* Santa’s Treat for Kids *
Westminster Family Fitness Center - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Free Kids Event - Games, Crafts, Activities, Prizes & more!

December 1st to 5th – 13th Annual Festival of Wreaths
Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street
10:00 am to 8:00 pm on the 1st to the 4th & noon to 4:00 pm on the 5th

Eat, Shop & Enjoy Downtown Westminster!!!

December 3rd & 4th - A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas
Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street—Admission Fee
7:30 pm on the 3rd and 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm on the 4th

December 4th, 11th & 18th – Visit with Santa Claus
Locust Lane Park – 12 Noon to 4:00 pm

December 10th & 11th - “A Christmas Carol”
Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street - Admission Fee
8:00 pm on the 3rd and 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm on the 4th

December 11th - Historic Holiday House Tour
Belle Grove Square – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Admission Fee

December 18th -Walt Michael & Company:
Home for the Holidays Concert
Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street— 8:00 pm
Admission Fee

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Monday, November 01, 2010

November 29, 2008 Westminster Christmas Parade judging sheet results

 November 29, 2008 Westminster Christmas Parade judging sheet results


This years Westminster Christmas parade will be held November 27, 2010.  City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY - NOVEMBER 27 AT 5PM - Come celebrate the holiday season in Historic Westminster.  Enjoy the seasonal sounds of the Westminster Municipal Band, sing carols, see the awarding of the Mayor's Cup and await the arrival of SANTA!

For some of the coverage of last year’s events, see:



Below please find the judges’ results from the November 29, 2008 parade:

Christmas Parade judging sheet results

November 29, 2008 4 pm

Judging criteria: Enthusiasm; creativity; community; holiday spirit and theme.

Judges: Judy Clippart, Jen Mace, and Kevin Dayhoff

Judges’ stand courtesy of Harry’s Main Street Grille

It was a great parade.  As with any great community effort, determining one particular “winner” in each category was so difficult because everyone; the performers, the parade crowd and the community were all winners.  What a great way to ring-in a Westminster Christmas.

Best Float: Wish Group – The judges liked the white Christmas trees and the beautiful unique design of the float.

Best Vehicle: Gismos old Ford pickup was a crowd favorite.  We liked the old antique car with the Christmas tree in the back.  It reminded us of Christmases-past in Westminster.

Best Animal Entry: We really liked the Mason Dixon Bernese Mountain Dogs.  They were cute and adorable, well behaved and we marveled at how they stayed in good order.

Just for Fun: Westminster Ridge:  The float showed lots of hard work and thoughtfulness.  They were enthusiastic and generous with the crowds.

Best Children’s Group: The Boys and Girls Club:  They were so enthusiastic, energetic, and fun to watch.  Besides, they did “double-dutch” jump rope right in front of the judges’ stand…

Best Walking Group: We really liked the Sugar Plum Fairies.  The costumes were beautiful and they really brought visions of Christmases-past to mind.  They also seemed to be having a really good time and were full of smiles.

Committee’s Choice: North Carroll Community School: We liked the costumes.  They showed lots of effort, organization, and enthusiasm.

Honorable Mentions: 1. We really liked Silvia’s Acorn.  Besides the fact that it was great car, we liked the cute costumes, especially the acorn hats. 

2. We also liked the fabulous costumes great Christmas spirit and wonderful performance of the Monumental Drum and Fife Corps.

3. We would be remiss if we did not be sure to give an honorable mention to the great Christmas spirit and hospitality of Harry’s Main Street Grille.

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November 29, 2008 Westminster Christmas Parade judging sheet results                                                                                                                          

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Sunday, October 31, 2010

This years Westminster MD Christmas parade will be held November 27, 2010

That Holiday Glow by Katie Jones

This years Westminster Christmas parade will be held November 27, 2010.  City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY - NOVEMBER 27 AT 5PM - Come celebrate the holiday season in Historic Westminster. Enjoy the seasonal sounds of the Westminster Municipal Band, sing carols, see the awarding of the Mayor's Cup and await the arrival of SANTA!

For some of the coverage of last year’s events, see:

That Holiday Glow

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

By Katie V. Jones Posted 11/22/09



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

And go here for pictures by Nicole Martyn: http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3643/glow/




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Sunday, November 29, 2009

A reprint of “Let’s bring back the Westminster Christmas Parade”

From March 16th, 2005 by Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/yhysm8f

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.

“In order for an individual or an organization to remain vibrant, relevant and meaningful, it must constantly reinvent itself.”

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.

It is yet another reminder that Westminster’s greatest resource is our human resource. The creative dreamers and dream keepers who are constantly thinking out of the box, with one eye on our past successes and a focus on the future, providing our community with the leadership to maintain “Westminster As An Experience”.

There are many resources that has made Westminster successful for 240 years, including our beautiful historic downtown, family oriented businesses and friendly shopkeepers, our new parking garages, Carroll Arts Center, and the Westminster Family Center in the old Armory Building.

The glue that puts all this together for a quality of life much greater than the sum of its parts are the dream keepers who roll up their sleeves and say let’s get it done.

Last Christmas, we moved the Community Christmas Tree and Santa to Locust Lane in the heart of the downtown shopping district. This year, the GWDC, and downtown merchants, are planning events, starting with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 26th and continuing throughout the week until the parade at 4:00 PM on Saturday the 3rd of December and Starlight Shopping when merchants and restaurants have specials and remain open late for shoppers.

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.

Main Street was decorated with large colored light bulbs that were strung on both sides of the street as well as across the street at various points. These strands were covered with live holly that had been meticulously wrapped around the wiring.

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. Santa often rode on a float, but was also know to come to town on a fire truck.

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.

Of course, Santa Claus will be the featured guest as he is welcomed to Westminster while riding in a horse drawn carriage. 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.

Note: This is an earlier longer version of a column originally published in the Westminster Advocate on March 16, 2005

Also a shorter version was published on “Soundtrack” here: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2005/03/20050316-bring-back-westminster.html
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Santa Claus is greeted by Westminster mayor in undated old picture


Santa Claus is greeted by Westminster Mayor Mathias and community leaders at Santa’s house on Locust Lane in downtown Westminster in this undated photo from either the late 1950s or very early 1960s. http://tinyurl.com/yb26gow

Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/rfk1m - click “View full size” http://twitpic.com/rfk1m/full or go here here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/261828133/santa-claus-is-greeted-by-westminster-mayor

This is an undated photograph from the very early 1960s or 1950s, from old family papers. The photographer is unknown.

The gentlemen in the picture have been identified as best as possible. If someone believes that anyone has been misidentified, please be in touch. And of course, if any one knows the names of any the folks who are unidentified, that would be great.

Left to right in the front: 1 unidentified child; 2 immediately to Santa’s right, our left, is Andy Dietrich, the manager of Coffman Fisher; 3 Santa Claus was probably Kale Mathias; 4 Mayor Joseph L. Mathias is shaking hands with Santa Claus; 5 behind the handshake is Paul Wimert, the husband of Gladys Wimert and the manager of Mather’s.

In the back is 6, Harry Starr, standing behind Andy Dietrich. He was the manager of Gorsuch and Little. 7 is the gentleman who is pictured with glasses, but without a hat and he is unidentified. 8 the gentleman who is almost obscured by Santa Claus is, unfortunately also unidentified; and 9 is Atlee Wampler, representing the Retail Merchants Association.

Up through at least 1947, the city’s Christmas festivities took place at the forks at West Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue; which at the time was considered to be the center of the downtown business district.

Mayor Mathias died in office on December 3, 1963 after serving in office continuously since May 18, 1942. Santa’s House in this picture is located on Main Street in what was then-Locust Lane, beside 41 East Main Street.

A portion of this information came from an interview of Mr. David Babylon, Jr., by Kevin Dayhoff on January 20, 2002. Mr. Babylon served on the Westminster Common Council from Westminster City Council May 11, 1964 to May 19, 1989.

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