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Christmas in Our Towns — Cherished Traditions

Thurmont’s 14 Annual “Christmas In Thurmont” Emmitsburg’s 30 Annual “An Evening of Christmas Spirit”
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Are you ready for Christmas Emmitsburg’s 30 Annual “An
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In Thurmont on Saturday, Evening of Christmas Spirit” will
be held on December 3, 2018,
December 1, 2018? All the
Photo Courtesy of John Kinnaird at Mechanicstown Square Park! Emmitsburg Community Center,
from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the
holiday fun kicks off at 8:45 a.m.
located at 300A S. Seton Avenue.
Pick up a map on the square
along Main Street and visit
The event is sponsored by The
local businesses to get your
Carriage House Inn, The Town of
Emmitsburg, and EBPA.
map stamped. Map stamping
The schedule of events are as
begins at 10:00 a.m. and must
be returned to the square by
Tree Lighting Ceremony in front
3:00 p.m. Visit with Santa and follows: 6:00 p.m.—Emmitsburg Courtesy Photo
receive a free picture from 9:00 of the Emmitsburg Community
Thurmont’s Christmas Tree Lighting on November 24,
2018. a.m.-12:45 p.m., and again from Center with Santa. Join local
2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Gazebo Choirs in caroling and Mayor
on the square at Mechanicstown Park. Listen to the Sounds of the Season by Briggs in the lighting of the town
Thurmont’s Gateway Brass Ensemble. Enjoy a special holiday performance Christmas tree; 6:30 p.m.—
by National Award-winning ESP dancers in their studio on Water Street. Santa Arrives at The Carriage
Gather at Hobbs Hardware at 5:00 p.m. down on Main Street for prize House Inn. Santa invites all
drawings. Horse and carriage rides will take place throughout the day with the to the Carriage House Inn for
dedicated favorite horse, Mr. Joe Moose! Horse and carriage rides are walk- complimentary hot dogs, cookies, A Children’s Chorale entertained the crowd at the
up or by reservation by calling the town office at 301-271-7313, press 0 to be live Nativity, entertainment, Emmitsburg Town Square for the annual Christmas
Tree lighting in December 2017.
connected. The cost is $10.00 per person. and hayrides; 7:00-9:00 p.m.—
There’s a new addition to Main Street this year! The Town of Thurmont Entertainment at Carriage House. Local choirs and vocalists will be featured
and the Frederick County Society of Model Engineers present a Holiday Train in Joann’s Ballroom.
Display that will officially open at 10:00 a.m. during Christmas In Thurmont. Canned goods and donations accepted for the Emmitsburg Lions Club
Come by and see a wonderful model train layout for the holidays. Christmas Food Drive. Come celebrate the true meaning of Christmas Spirit!
* Turn to the Community Calendar on pages 46 & 47 for additional local Christmas and holiday events, programs, activities, and services.