Vill age
By Meg Cooper
Luminaria Returns with Old Town Square Festivities
Luminaria is right around the corner on December 2nd! This year we are excited to bring back many of the Village favorites at Old Town Square including chorus performances in the Memorial Chapel and visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus after the tree lighting. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Old Town Square with carols, then Pastor Todd Keyes will lead everyone in prayer, followed with speeches by MPPG President, Maggie Kenner, Town Crier Bob Keyes, and Mayor Bill Brown. Returning this year, families can purchase raffle tickets to flip the switch for the tree lighting following the kickoff activities.
Mariemont Town Crier
Then the man in red will return to Old Town Square! Families can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus until 8:30 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate, generously provided by Biggby Coffee, and cookies while visiting with neighbors and participating in the magical night.
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Carriage rides will also begin at 5:30 p.m. in Old Town Square and continue through 8:30 p.m. Make sure to secure your carriage ride tickets ahead of time when purchasing your luminaria kits - $4 per person ahead of time or $5 (cash only) the night of
Do you think you have the best house on the block? Be sure to register for the House Decorating contest by November 15th. In addition to bragging rights, this year’s winner will receive at gift card to a local establishment.
You can register for the house decorating contest, and purchase tree lighting raffle tickets, luminaria kits, and carriage ride tickets online or by mail by Sunday, October 22nd. Paper order form inserts are included in this Town Crier issue, but you can also register and order Luminaria kits online by visiting www.mariemontppg.com/ luminaria. A limited number of kits also will be available for an additional charge Nov. 24-26 at the Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sale (located at the Mariemont Municipal Building/Firehouse) as well as the day of Luminaria on December 2nd from 12-4 p.m. We cannot wait to celebrate the holiday season with you at this Village favorite! Thank you for supporting MPPG and the Village of Mariemont!
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