Press release:
Join in the holiday spirit at the second annual “Taste of the Holidays” on Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Holiday Tent in Jackson Street parking lot in festive Downtown Batavia.
New this year will be The Scavenger Hunt: The Twelve Days of Christmas. This should encourage more people to go into the stores, identify the day, and then look around for holiday gifts. Another reason for coming downtown will be to see all the festive window displays.
The B.I.D. Taste of the Holidays Committee has put a lot of effort into this event and wants you to join in the celebration.
Friday, Dec. 7 (5-9 p.m.):
- Lighting of the community Christmas tree and singing of carols. (Tree next to Bank of America on Main Street.)
- Holiday Tent: several area restaurants will provide samples from their menu. Admission: $1/person.
- Holiday Scavenger Hunt: Twelve Days of Christmas – in downtown stores with a grand prize of a $100 gift certificate.
- Horse and carriage rides (6-9 p.m. -- Center Street parking lot across from Adam Miller Toy & Bicycles) Rides: $1 -- proceeds donated to: Don Carroll “Toys For Kids."
Saturday, Dec. 8 (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.):
- Holiday Tent: Free children’s holiday activities (decorating ornaments, coloring, making Christmas cards and puppets, etc.)
- Holiday Scavenger Hunt: Twelve Days of Christmas – downtown stores.
- Entertainment: Bart Dentino & Kevin Huber (12-3 p.m.) and the McMahon Irish School of Dance.
- Horse & Wagon Rides (12-3 p.m. - Center Street): Rides $1 (for “Toys for Kids”)
Hosted by: Batavia Business Improvement District
For more information visit: www.downtownbataviany.com
(Don't confuse this event with Christmas in the City, which is inside City Centre on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.)
