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Luminaria 2023: Santa Claus Is Coming To (The Old) Town! By Becca Vianello Hlad Luminaria is a beautiful evening in Mariemont that has been a holiday tradition for decades. The Mariemont Preschool Parents Group (MPPG) is excited to bring this community fundraising event back once again! On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Village will celebrate this special night with neighbors as we gather together and carry on this tradition at the Old Town Square.
We are grateful that we can gather again in a central location, fully bringing the Mariemont community together while bringing back some favorite traditions and offering some new events as well. Luminaries and events kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until 8:30 p.m. We
are excited for one lucky raffle winner to lead our tree lighting countdown. Enjoy the beautiful luminaries on a horse-drawn carriage ride through Oak, Elm, Beech and Chestnut Streets. If you did not pre-order for the carriage ride, tickets will be sold the night cont'd on next page
My mother, Suzi (McKee) Vianello, is a long-time resident of Mariemont and recalls many fond memories of gathering in the Old Town Square as a young girl. Suzi fondly remembers counting down for the tree lighting, visiting with Santa, and getting a candy cane! I, too, have had the opportunity to grow up in our wonderful Village and have similar memories. I love seeing this tradition carry on for my own children as they make these lasting memories during Luminaria evening at the Old Town Square.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, December 2, 2023 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Carriages rides, free hot chocolate provided by Biggby Coffee, activity tables provided by our generous sponsors 5:40 MHS Choir sings carols in the square 5:50 Pastor Todd Keyes, Towne Crier, Mayor Bill Brown, and MPPG President (Maggie Kenner) kick off further events 6:00 Tree lighting with countdown by raffle winner 6:05 Estimated time of arrival for Santa and Mrs. Claus 6:15-6:30 The Dance Coalition Performance 6:30 MHS Strings Orchestra performance in the Chapel 7:00 MHS Choir performance in the Chapel 7:30 MHS Strings Orchestra performance in the Chapel 8:30 Carriage rides end and conclusion of all events Page 18
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